Books with title The Declaration of Independence

Have you ever wanted to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and really understand what they're saying? Learn how they impact your life; your rights and freedoms? How the branches of government were formed, and why?You're not alone. Millions of Americans want a deeper understanding of theircountry's founding principles and don't know where to start. When theConstitution and the Declaration of Independence were written by ourfounders over two centuries ago, they were designed to endure. Andindeed they've remained, as Paul Skousen writes, "the most amazingfreedom formula ever invented"--but navigating eighteenth-century legallanguage can be challenging.Recognizing this problem, Skousenprovides an easy, step-by-step guide that will forever change the wayyou think about your country and your freedoms. Using visual tools,exercises, and several valuable memory aids, this book will help you:* Master the Constitution's seven articles and the twenty-seven important rights named in the Bill of Rights.* Navigate the Declaration's five power statements on freedom and unlock their eighteenth-century phrases with a convenient glossary.* Find the answers to ten popular myths about the Constitution.* Discover how the Constitution's guiding principles protect human rights.* And so much more.Thousands of books describe the origins of these famous documents, but only How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence gives you a path to truly understanding them.

Cornerstones of Freedom, Third Series-Bringing History to Life Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. Read about what makes our country and form of government so great that it has inspired people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.

Reverend Charles Augustus Goodrich (1790–June 4, 1862) was an American author and Congregational minister, who popularized the motto "a place for everything and everything in its place". Goodrich graduated from Yale University in 1812, studied theology and was ordained in 1816 and became pastor of the 1st Congregational Church in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1820 he moved to Berlin, Connecticut, and in 1848 to Hartford, where he held a pastorate. He was also a member of the Connecticut Senate. Goodrich was associated with his brother Samuel (who published as Peter Parley) in writing books for the young. He was the author of several books: View of Religions (1829); Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of independence (1829); History of the United States of America (1822); Family Tourist (1848); Family Sabbath-Day Miscellany (1855); Geography of the Chief Places mentioned in the Bible (1855); Greek Grammar (1855); Child's History of the United States (1855); Bible History of Prayer (1855); Great Events of American History; Outlines of Geography; and Universal Traveller.The fifty-six signers of America's Declaration of Independence risked their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to found a new country. In this classic work,Charles Augustus Goodrich describes the lives of each of the founding fathers, their greatest achievements, and what impelled them to take such an incredible risk. While some are well known to us – Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock – much of the pleasure in this book comes from reading about the lesser-known signers, and about the many challenges they faced throughout their lives in the young United States. CONTENTS. IntroductionMASSACHUSETTS DELEGATION. John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry, NEW-HAMPSHIRE DELEGATION. Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton, RHODE ISLAND DELEGATION. Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery, CONNECTICUT DELEGATION. Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott, NEW-YORK DELEGATION. William Floyd, Philip Livingston Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris, Henry Misner, NEW-JERSEY DELEGATION. Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark, PENNSYLVANIA DELEGATION. Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross, DELAWARE DELEGATION. Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas M'Kean, MARYLAND DELEGATION. Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll, VIRGINIA DELEGATION. George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, jun. Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton, NORTH CAROLINA DELEGATION. William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Perm, SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION. Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Thomas Lynch, Arthur Middleton, GEORGIA DELEGATION. Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, This book published in 1829 has been reformatted for the Kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the reformatting.

Written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson addressed to King George III of England, the Declaration of Independence was a key document in shaping the course of American history and severing the colonies' ties to England. Young readers will learn about the events that led to the writing and creation of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on the colonists' lives, and why it is one of America's most significant symbols of liberty. Leveled, accessible text and primary-source images provide a close look at this key document and its impact on our nation. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Have you ever wanted to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and really understand what they're saying? Learn how they impact your life; your rights and freedoms? How the branches of government were formed, and why?You're not alone. Millions of Americans want a deeper understanding of theircountry's founding principles and don't know where to start. When theConstitution and the Declaration of Independence were written by ourfounders over two centuries ago, they were designed to endure. Andindeed they've remained, as Paul Skousen writes, "the most amazingfreedom formula ever invented"--but navigating eighteenth-century legallanguage can be challenging.Recognizing this problem, Skousenprovides an easy, step-by-step guide that will forever change the wayyou think about your country and your freedoms. Using visual tools,exercises, and several valuable memory aids, this book will help you:* Master the Constitution's seven articles and the twenty-seven important rights named in the Bill of Rights.* Navigate the Declaration's five power statements on freedom and unlock their eighteenth-century phrases with a convenient glossary.* Find the answers to ten popular myths about the Constitution.* Discover how the Constitution's guiding principles protect human rights.* And so much more.Thousands of books describe the origins of these famous documents, but only How to Read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence gives you a path to truly understanding them.

The Declaration of Independence changed America forever. Readers will learn about the events that led up to the Declaration including unfair taxation from King George III and the Boston Tea Party. The vivid images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text explain what roles John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson played in the creation of the document and what they meant by including "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". To help readers better understand the vocabulary and content, an accommodating table of contents and glossary are provided.

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous letters in human history. Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers created this important document to announce their freedom from England. It was one of the driving forces that sparked the Revolutionary War and lead to the formation of the United States. But theres so much more to learn about this historic document that isn't in typical history books. The age-appropriate text in this book is paired with little-known fun facts, fascinating photographs and illustrations, and helpful graphic organizers to show just how interesting this pivotal document really is.

Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its continued importance to Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.