The Treaty of Paris (1783) in a changing states system : papers from a conference, January 26-27, 1984 /

The foundational documents of the American legal system.

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The keys to American history : understanding our most important historic documents / by Panchyk, Richard

Table of Contents: “…France -- 1781 Articles of Confederation -- 1783 Treaty of Paris -- 1783 General Washington's Farewell to His Soldiers -- 1787 Northwest Ordinance -- 1789 Constitution of the United States -- 1791 Bill of Rights -- 1793 Fugitive Slave Law -- 1796 President Washington's Farewell Address -- 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts -- 1803 Louisiana Purchase -- 1814 Treaty of Ghent -- 1820 Missouri Compromise -- 1823 Monroe Doctrine -- 1832, Nullification. …”
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Heritage of freedom; the history & significance of the basic documents of American liberty. by Monaghan, Frank, 1904-1969

Table of Contents: “…Deane send a certified copy of the Articles of Confederation to Frederick the Great (1777) -- "Common sense" rallies the colonies to the idea of independence (1776) -- Tom Paine inspirits Washington's "poor, ragged continentals" -- General Joseph Warren certifies that Paul Revere is an official messenger of the committee of safety -- The continental congress increases the powers of General Washington (December 1776) -- General Washington describes the crisis of the winter of 1780 -- News of the Battle of Lexington spreads through the colonies (1775) -- "Glorious news" arrives from Yorktown -- Great Britain recognizes the independence of the United States in the Treaty of Paris (1783) -- Roger Williams speaks out for complete religious freedom -- Thomas Jefferson writes the Virginia bill for establishing religious freedom -- Stephen Daye prints the first book in the North American colonies (1640) -- President Washington declares that America has given to mankind a policy of freedom worthy of emulation (1790) -- "The federalist" explains and defends the constitution (1788) -- John Jay revises the manuscript of.…”