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Price Hossell, Karen, 1957-

The Declaration of Independence / Karen Price Hossell. - Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2004. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 28 cm. - Heinemann know it. Historical documents .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Recording important events -- Storing valuable documents -- What is the Declaration of Independence? -- Taxing the colonies -- Boycotts and protests -- The colonies band together -- Drafting the document -- Jefferson writes the Declaration -- Congress revises the Declaration -- Independence -- Americans hear the news -- The introduction -- The preamble -- The list of grievances -- The denunciation of the British people -- The conclusion -- Engrossing the Declaration -- Travels of the Declaration -- The Declaration on display -- Working with the Declaration.

Chronicles the events that led to the Declaration of Independence, describes its composition and revision, examines each of its sections, and discusses its restoration and display.

7.2 3-6 Follett Library Resources



1403408025

2003008193


United States.--Declaration of Independence.


United States--Politics and government--1775-1783, Revolution.

E221 / .P75 2004

973.3/13

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