A Timeline History of the Early American Republic (Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings)

Morey, Allan

ISBN 10: 1467736414 ISBN 13: 9781467736411

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm), 2014

In September 1783, the United States signed a peace treaty with Great Britain. This event officially ended the Revolutionary War. More importantly, it proclaimed the United States an independent republic.

That republic faced many challenges in its early years. One big problem was its weak central government. It didn't have the power to deal with the country's money troubles or growing tensions among the states. The republic needed more authority to make decisions on behalf of all the states. But could such a government treat its citizens fairly? Representatives from each state met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to answer that question. What happened next changed US history.

Explore the history of the early republic. Track the important events and turning points in the development of the United States as a nation.

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Review:

"If your library is in need of books that provide a short, concise, summary of people and events in American history, this series may be just what you're looking for. Chapters are broken down with written historical information on top and a timeline repeating the history in a visual summary on the bottom of each page. Every chapter contains illustrations, a photo, painting, map, newspaper ad, etc. from the period discussed. Each book suggests a writing activity for students. The layout may be useful in teaching students how to summarize or choose essential facts when they read."--School Library Connection

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"The Timeline Trackers: America's Beginnings series uses time lines running along the bottom of each two-page spread to provide visual information in tandem with the text. This works quite well, but actually it's the text itself that's a standout. Clearly written and putting events into context admirably, this title traces the history of the U.S. government from the Articles of Confederation to the passage of the Bill of Rights. The book discusses the reasons why a weak central government hampered the fledgling country's growth while also explaining the doubts many states had about shifting power. There is also information about how the Federalist Papers changed minds about a stronger central government, introductions to some of the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention (and their vigorous debates), and coverage of weighty issues such as slavery. A crisp format invites students in."―Booklist

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