The Constitution: The Story Behind American's Governing Document by Kerry A. Graves
Interesting Facts: Benjamin Franklin and the sedan chair p11
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The Pledge of Allegiance: The Story Behind Our Patriotic Promise by Liz Sonneborn
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Discussion of careful wording-- good for high school classrooms "In classrooms, teachers taught children from many backgrounds about U.S. History and how the government works." p6-- Note, not ALL backgrounds. Discussion of the adding of "under God" to the pledge p15 original text of pledge- p11 court case p16 considering using the word "equality" in the pledge- p21
The Declaration of Independence: The Story Behind America's Founding Document by Kerry A. Graves
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"If life is so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!" I know now what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" p13 I feel like it would be really interesting to have students think about this more complete quote-- especially in light of the historical context. A good starting point for an irony discussion, I think.