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2002., Blackbirch Press Call No: 921 BURR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Notorious Americans and their timesSummary Note: Discusses the life of Aaron Burr and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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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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2004., Enslow Publishers Call No: 921 HAMILTON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: America's founding fathersSummary Note: A brief biography of Alexander Hamilton, the founding father who was to become the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury.
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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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1999., Enslow Publishers Call No: 973.3 MEI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Collective biographiesSummary Note: Discusses the lives of ten revolutionaries.
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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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2004., Juvenile, PowerPlus Books/Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 921 ARNOLD Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The library of American lives and timesSummary Note: Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British which made him a traitor.
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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: ENF B Ross 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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c2006., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: Biography ROSS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Graphic library.Summary Note: Presents a biography of Betsy Ross written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the legend that she designed and sewed the first American flag.
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c2006., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: GR B OLSON Availability:3 of 3 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents the story of Betsy Ross in graphic novel format. Betsy and her husband John owned an upholstery shop. When John decided to fight against the British in the American Revolution, Betsy kept the business going and continued to run it after John's death. Legend has it that George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag. Includes a list of key facts, a glossary, and a bibliography.
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c2016., Juvenile, Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 973.3 092 Click here to access this interactive ebook Summary Note: "There are many stories surrounding Betsy Ross and the creation of the American flag. This informational text examines evidence and delves into the significance of the symbolism of the flag and its importance for national unity. This informational text correlates to state curricula on community, civics, and patriotism"--Provided by the publisher.
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c2002., Aladdin Call No: B ROS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Childhood of famous AmericansSummary Note: Young Betsy Ross' mother teaches her that she can do important things.
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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., Rosen Central Primary Source Call No: B 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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c2003., Primary, Pebble Books Call No: Biography ROSS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Famous AmericansSummary Note: Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who some people believe sewed the first American flag.