The Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Laurie Collier Hillstrom
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The Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-233) and index
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illustrationsmapsportraits
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Nature of contents
bibliography
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972330987
resource.readingGradeLevel
Grades 9-12
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Laurie Collier Hillstrom
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Summary
"Explores the creation of the founding documents and democratic government of the United States. Examines the debates and compromises at the Constitutional Convention, the ratification battle and the Bill of Rights, and later amendments, interpretations, and controversies. Also includes biographies, primary sources, bibliography, and index"--, Provided by publisher
Table of contents
Colonial America -- The American Revolution -- Framing the Constitution -- The ratification battle: federalists vs. antifederalists -- The Bill of Rights -- Amendments and interpretations -- Lasting influence and modern-day controversies
Target audience
juvenile
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