Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who
lived it! This first book in the American Heritage American Voices
series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of
early Americans. You'll learn from fourteen-year-old George Washington
about his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour (such as "Do not
laugh too much or too loud in public."); you'll read the testimony of
an accused witch from the Salem witch trials; and you'll hear about
the terrible conditions African slaves suffered when they were brought
to America, from one of the slaves who survived. You'll also find out
about what led up to the Boston Tea Party, what happened to the
signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the daring mission of
the first submarine (in 1776!). From Columbus's letter describing his
first voyage to America to the Constitution of the United States,
Colonies and Revolution presents a wealth of period documents,
including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and
more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all
of these American voices working together helped to make this country
what it is today.
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ISBN
9780471463351
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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