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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAM Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: <U>Law and Legal Concepts</U> Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) <U>Government</U> Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic <U>Financial Concepts</U> Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes <U>Miscellaneous</U> Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism"--
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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAMILTON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others; they envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states controlled their own destiny, and the federal government remained small and weak. Hamilton died in a duel, defending his ideas and his honor. Because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America"--
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1949., Houghton Mifflin Co. Call No: 92 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of the patriot and soldier who led the Green Mountain Boys in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.
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[2016]., Juvenile, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights Call No: 920 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This engaging book provides a chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence.
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c1994., Juvenile, Holiday House Call No: B ROS Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.
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c1994., Juvenile, Holiday House Call No: 92 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.
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2002., Primary, Aladdin Call No: B Edition: 1st Aladdin ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Ready-to-read.Summary Note: Young Betsy Ross is upset when her brother tells her that she cannot make furniture because she is a girl, but her mother teaches her that she can still do important things.
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2004., Primary, Rosen Central Primary Source Call No: B ROS Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Primary sources of famous people in American historySummary Note: Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who enjoyed telling her family about how she sewed the first American flag.
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2004., Primary, Abdo Pub. Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: First biographiesSummary Note: Presents an introduction to Betsy Ross, discusses her childhood, marriage, and life as a seamstress in colonial America, and examines the legend of how she sewed the first American flag at the request of George Washington.
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By Duden, Janec2002., Bridgestone Books Call No: B ROS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Let freedom ringSummary Note: Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her role in the Revolutionary War and her days as an independent businesswoman.
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1997., Pre-adolescent, Henry Holt Call No: 92 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The personal struggles of the woman generally credited with having created the first American flag are set against the backdrop of the colonists' fight for independence.
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By Mara, Wilc2005., Primary, Children's Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Rookie biographiesSummary Note: Presents a brief biography of Betsy Ross, the woman who allegedly stitched the fist American flag together in the 1770s, and includes information oh her youth, her marriage, and career as a seamstress.
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-- George versus Georgec2004., Pre-adolescent, National Geographic Call No: 973.3 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.
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2014., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: JNF025190 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: " A stirring picture book biography about a forgotten hero of the American Revolution who rose to the occasion and served his country, not with muskets or canons, but with gingerbread!"--
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2007., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B SAL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Picture-book biography of Haym Salomon, a Jewish emigrant who used his knowledge of languages and finance to help raise funds for the patriots during the Revolutionary War.
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[2016]., Juvenile, Henry Holt and Company Call No: JNF018010 Edition: First edition. Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s) Summary Note: "An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents"--
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-- Paul Revere2007., Juvenile, Scholastic Press Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Summary Note: Chronicles Paul Revere's life, describing his childhood as the son of a French immigrant, his work as a silversmith, and his roles in the American Revolution.
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c2004., Juvenile, Compass Point Books Call No: 920.9 9733 34 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: Imagination series.Summary Note: Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.
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c2006., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: Graphic library.Summary Note: Presents the legend of Revolutionary War heroine Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, better known as Molly Pitcher, in graphic novel format, describing her bravery in the Battle of Monmouth.
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-- Molly Pitcherc2002., Primary, Knopf : Distributed by Random House Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who accompanied her husband when he set off to join the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777, and who was given the rank of sergeant by General George Washington for her extraordinary acts of courage during the Battle of Monmouth.