{"product_id":"u-s-founding-documents-albany-plan-declaration-of-independence-articles-of-confederation-and-the-constitution-paperback","title":"U.S. Founding Documents: Albany Plan, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey B. Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFounding Fathers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Updated to include even more early American documents: \u003cbr\u003eThe Mayflower Compact, Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776), and the Northwest Ordinance (1787) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eU.S. Founding Documents: The Albany Plan, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution is a comprehensive collection of the key texts that laid the foundation for the United States. This book brings together four of the most important documents in American history, each representing a crucial moment in the nation's journey toward independence, self-governance, and constitutional democracy.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Albany Plan of Union (1754): \u003c\/b\u003e Proposed by Benjamin Franklin, this early attempt at unifying the American colonies for mutual defense and governance was a precursor to the spirit of collaboration and federalism that would later shape the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Declaration of Independence (1776): \u003c\/b\u003e Written by Thomas Jefferson, this revolutionary document boldly declared the colonies' independence from British rule, articulating the inherent rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and setting forth the principles of equality and self-government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Articles of Confederation (1777): \u003c\/b\u003e As America's first constitution, the Articles of Confederation governed the new nation during its early years. While it ultimately proved insufficient in uniting the states under a strong central authority, it laid the groundwork for the federal system that would follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe U.S. Constitution (1787): \u003c\/b\u003e The enduring framework of American government, the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and established the system of checks and balances, federalism, and individual rights that continue to define the United States today. This document, along with its amendments, remains the cornerstone of American democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eU.S. Founding Documents\u003c\/b\u003e offers readers an essential reference to understand the political and philosophical ideas that shaped the birth of the United States. Whether you are a student of history, a legal scholar, or someone interested in the origins of American government, this collection provides a valuable look at the nation's formative texts, guiding principles, and the evolving vision of liberty and union that have stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging and informative, this book invites you to explore the critical turning points in American history that continue to influence the country's government and ideals today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424103891011,"sku":"9781548822668","price":12.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/u-s-founding-documents-albany-plan-declaration-of-independence-articles-of-confederation-and-the-constitution-paperback","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}