Documents of American Democracy

Download or read book Documents of American Democracy written by Various and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing has shaped American history from the time of the Pilgrims. Readers discover the many written documents that played a role in shaping early American democracy from the Mayflower Compact to the Emancipation Proclamation. This important social studies topic is presented in a fresh way through fun facts about the history behind each document and accessible explanations of each piece of writing. Detailed sidebars and eye-catching graphic organizers provide additional information. Historical images and primary sources are included throughout each volume to fully immerse readers in some of the most important moments in American history.