The Founding Documents of America; The Original Texts

What really happened in 1776 and why does it still matter today?

Experience the Birth of a Nation!  Relive the Trials and Tribulations of America’s First Years by reading the wording of the original documents that formed our country.

The Founding Documents of America Series takes you beyond the surface of America’s founding to reveal the powerful ideas, intense debates, and high-stakes decisions that shaped a nation and continue to influence your rights every day.

Read the actual documents as they were written!

Inside this and the associated guide to America’s founding documents, you’ll discover:

• Exactly how they were written and how they impact today’s biggest headlines

• The powerful ideas and philosophies that influenced America’s founding

 • The hidden debates and fierce disagreements that shaped these documents and the nation itself

• The fears that drove the Founders and how those concerns still influence your rights today

 • How power was divided and how it still fuels political battles today

 • How close America came to a completely different form of government

 • The persuasive arguments that helped win over a skeptical public

 • The critical role of compromise and the deals that made the Constitution possible

 • The clash between Federalists and Anti-Federalists and why it still echoes in modern politics

 • How to read and interpret these documents for yourself with out relying on others

Whether you're a student, history enthusiast, or engaged citizen, this book will give you the insight, context, and understanding you need to truly grasp the foundations of American government.

Read the actual documents herein as they were written to form and govern a new nation.