The founding of America / Leora Maltz, book editor.

Other author Maltz-Leca, Leora.
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, ©2002.
Description236 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Liberty--Political aspects. --United States. --History. --Sources.
Freedom of speech--United States. --History. --Sources.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American.
United States--Politics and government. --To 1775. --Sources.
United States--Politics and government. --1775-1783. --Sources.
United States--Politics and government. --1783-1865. --Sources.

SeriesGreat speeches in history series
Great speeches in history series. ^A580673
Contents Foreword -- Introduction -- Colonists resist British rule -- General search warrants are illegal and unjust / James Otis Jr. ; British policies are arbitrary and unconstitutional / Joseph Warren ; Americans should oppose British tyranny / John Hancock ; British should reconcile with the colonies / Edmund Burke ; Liberty or death / Patrick Henry --Fundamental principles of democracy : Liberty and free speech -- Natural versus civil liberty / John Winthrop ; Argument for freedom of the press / Andrew Hamilton ; Liberty lies in obedience to the law / Jonathon Boucher ; Liberty lies in independence from Great Britain / Samuel Adams ; Plea for free speech in Boston / Frederick Douglass -- Debating the Constitution -- Need for a national government / Benjamin Franklin ; Against the Federal Constitution / Patrick Henry ; For the Federal Constitution / James Madison -- Native American speaks -- You must lift the hatchet against the English / Pontiac ; Speech to George Washington / Cornplanter ; Rejection of the White Man's religion / Red Jacket ; Land cannot be sold / Tecumseh ; Call to fight / Black Hawk -- Heritage of liberty -- Call for national unity and autonomy / George Washington ; Principles of democracy will safeguard liberty / Thomas Jefferson ; American democracy is a model for the world / Elias Boudinot ; Liberty enlightening the world / Chauncey Depew.are arbitrary and unconstitutional / Joseph Warren ; Americans should oppose British tyranny / John Hancock ; British should reconcile with the colonies / Edmund Burke ; Liberty or death / Patrick Henry -- Fundamental principles of democracy : Liberty and free speech -- Natural versus civil liberty / John Winthrop ; Argument for freedom of the press / Andrew Hamilton ; Liberty lies in obedience to the law / Jonathon Boucher ; Liberty lies in independence from Great Britain / Samuel Adams ; Plea for free speech in Boston / Frederick Douglass -- Debating the Constitution -- Need for a national government / Benjamin Franklin ; Against the Federal Constitution / Patrick Henry ; For the Federal Constitution / James Madison -- Native American speaks -- You must lift the hatchet against the English / Pontiac ; Speech to George Washington / Cornplanter ; Rejection of the White Man's religion / Red Jacket ; Land cannot be sold / Tecumseh ; Call to fight / Black Hawk -- Heritage of liberty -- Call for national unity and autonomy / George Washington ; Principles of democracy will safeguard liberty / Thomas Jefferson ; American democracy is a model for the world / Elias Boudinot ; Liberty enlightening the world / Chauncey Depew.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 227-229) and index.
LCCN 2001040736
ISBN0737708700 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780737708707 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0737708719 (lib. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780737708714 (lib. : alk. paper)
Stock number1010767 QBI

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