Books with title The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America

Have you ever wanted to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and really understand what they’re saying?Millions of others have too. But getting a real understanding of the legal language of 200 years ago can be challenging — and as a result, few Americans know these important documents as well as they should. Recognizing this, Paul Skousen has written exactly the book you’ve been looking for.It’s an easy, step-by-step guide that makes these documents come alive. With his help you will be able to read them with purpose, with understanding, and with clarity.Skousen provides several valuable memory aids for you to master the Constitution’s seven Articles and the 27 important rights named in the Bill of Rights. You will be able to navigate through the Declaration’s five power statements on freedom, and unlock their 18th century phrases with a convenient glossary. You will find the answers to ten popular myths about the Constitution, and discover how its guiding principles protect human rights. Thousands of books describe the origins of these famous documents, but only one book gives you a place to start reading them made easier in How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

The ideal introduction for students, aspiring citizens, and general readers to the documents that are as relevant today as when they were first drafted more than 200 years ago.In the years since their creation, the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1789) have come to be recognized as two of history’s most significant political documents. Yet, while they affect our everyday lives, too few of us are familiar with what they say. In this revised and updated edition, readers will find complete explanations of every section of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—its Preamble, main body, and amendments—so that readers may fully understand what they meant to our forefathers and what they mean to us today.

The ideal introduction for students, aspiring citizens, and general readers to the documents that are as relevant today as when they were first drafted more than 200 years ago.In the years since their creation, the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1789) have come to be recognized as two of history’s most significant political documents. Yet, while they affect our everyday lives, too few of us are familiar with what they say. In this revised and updated edition, readers will find complete explanations of every section of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—its Preamble, main body, and amendments—so that readers may fully understand what they meant to our forefathers and what they mean to us today.

Imitated many times. It is often referred to, discussed and used to settle disputes but its 18th century English often frustrates and confuses people to the point that many don't actually read it.It is the Constitution of the United States of America. I have tried to simplify it, explain it so people can read it. Hopefully gain a better understanding of this important founding document. It not only deserves to read in these times. It needs to be read at all times.

The most important documents of the United States of America are collected in this easy-to-read volume, which includes the Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation. Every United States citizen should have a copy of this important book.

The most crucial documents defining the United States of America are collected here in one incredible volume, including The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, The Articles of Confederation, The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783, The Bill of Rights and All Amendments, and key Presidential Inaugural Addresses. From the Declaration of Independence which explains why The American Revolution was necessary and boldly declaring that all men are created equal to the treaty that ended the war to The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and its further amendments, the forging of a powerful free country is captured in these pages. Defining the attitudes and aspirations of this newly formed country's leaders, the inaugural addresses of presidents George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt add to this edition. The amazing spirit behind the formation of the United States of America fills this book from cover to cover.

The period leading up to the foundation of the United States of America was a period in which a contentious debate permeated the colonies. A growing call for independence from England began to become discussed in whispers amongst the colonists. This contention was arguably only rivaled at one other time in American history, the period leading up to the America Civil War and the emancipation of the slaves. A wealth of historical documents chronicles these important periods of American history. Some of the most consequential of those documents are collected together here in this volume. “The Declaration of Independence”, “The Constitution of the United States”, and twenty-nine other important documents are combined together in this collection which provides an incredible context to the more than a century of American history. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation Collected here in one affordable volume are the most important documents of the United States of America: The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation. These three documents are the basis for our entire way of life. Every citizen should have a copy.

This book contains America's foremost founding documents.The Declaration of Independence expresses the ideals on which the United States was founded and the reasons for separation from Great Britain.The Constitution defines the framework of the Federal Government of the United States.The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. It defines citizens’ and states’ rights in relation to the Government.

This book contains America's foremost founding documents.The Declaration of Independence expresses the ideals on which the United States was founded and the reasons for separation from Great Britain.The Constitution defines the framework of the Federal Government of the United States.The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. It defines citizens’ and states’ rights in relation to the Government.