Basic Documents in American HistoryVan Nostrand, 1956 - 192 strani Timely and timeless, these basic documents are designed to remind us of the durable qualities of American values and traditions, and how adaptable they are to a changing world. This concise collection forcibly demonstrates that national growth and prosperity have been achieved in the face of honest and persistent differences of opinion over policy, both domestic and foreign. Included are Supreme Court decisions banning segregation of races in public schools, and President Kennedy's proclamation of a quarantine of offensive weapons to Cuba. |
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The Mayflower Compact November 21 1620 | 7 |
The New England Confederation May 29 1643 | 17 |
The Declaration of Independence July 4 1776 | 27 |
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