Do you know who the founding fathers are? Did you know that Robert Morris was essentially the first Secretary of the Treasury. Did you know that only two men signed all three of the great documents of our republic. Some of the founding fathers were lost at sea, one just disappeared and was never heard from again, some went to debtors' prison for land speculation, and others gave all they had for the cause of liberty, including their lives. The founding fathers came from all walks of life and were enflamed with the cause of liberty. Some are well known, like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, but most remain obscure, such as Button Gwinnett from Georgia or Thomas Nelson, Jr., from Virginia. However, if the founding fathers had not made the sacrifices necessary to obtain liberty and had not shown the wisdom to form and maintain the union, we would not be the freest people in the world. It is important that we keep the memory of them alive. This book provides essential information on each of the founding fathers, listing their major public accomplishments. It is organized by state and can be read quickly, putting pertinent information at your fingertips. You will not have to sort through numerous documents to find basic information. Besides the sketches, the book supplies a synopsis of the events surrounding the men involved, and provides a set of definitions and an index to aid the reader. It provides you, your children, and your grandchildren a ready reference about the people who gave us our freedom.
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This review is from: America's Founding Fathers: Who Are They? Thumbnail Sketches of 164 Patriots (Paperback)
If you're a history nut like myself, you might enjoy this one. It's pretty small in comparison to other such books, but it's packed with information about (as the subtitle says) 164 players in early American history. The intro includes four tables, the first listing the the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the second listing the signers of the Articles of Confederation, the third listing the Constitutional Convention delegates, and the fourth offers a cross-reference of the participants and the documents they signed. Chapter 1 offers a brief (13 pages) but very informative outline of early American history. Chapters 2 through 14 list the patriots by state (or "colony"), and the sketches are alphabetically arranged. The headings include the date of birth, date of death, who they married, their education, occupations, and accomplishments. Highly recommended, but warning...this is a very condensed book...there are no pictures!
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This book provides thumbnail sketches of the founding fathers of the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Member of the Continental Congress, New Jersey, South Carolina, United States, Declaration of Independence, North Carolina, Articles of Confederation, New Hampshire, Stamp Act, Member of the Virginia, Supreme Court, Great Britain, Rhode Island, John Adams, Virginia Died, President Washington, Thomas Jefferson, General Washington, House of Burgesses, Member of the Committee of Safety, Member of the Massachusetts, Pennsylvania Married, Revolutionary War, Virginia Married New!
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This book provides thumbnail sketches of the founding fathers of the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Member of the Continental Congress, New Jersey, South Carolina, United States, Declaration of Independence, North Carolina, Articles of Confederation, New Hampshire, Stamp Act, Member of the Virginia, Supreme Court, Great Britain, Rhode Island, John Adams, Virginia Died, President Washington, Thomas Jefferson, General Washington, House of Burgesses, Member of the Committee of Safety, Member of the Massachusetts, Pennsylvania Married, Revolutionary War, Virginia Married New!
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- The Declaration of Independence (Reading American History) by Melinda Lilly on page 71, page 84, and page 121
- John Jay (American Statesmen Series) by George Pellew in Front Matter, page 69, and page 72
- The Federalist Papers (Signet Classics) by Alexander Hamilton on page 72, page 127, and Back Matter
- George Washington (American Presidents Reference Series) by Thomas Langston in Front Matter, and page 47
- The Declaration Of Independence (American Moments Set II) by Alan Pierce in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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