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When the United States of America began as a country, only white men who owned land could vote. Over the last 230 years, people have fought and protested and even died to expand the right to vote to include every adult over the age of eighteen. Today, are there ways you can lose your right to vote? If it's too difficult to vote, can we really say that you still have that right? Voting is the best and sometimes only way Americans can have a say in...
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How have political leaders in the United States been selected for their important roles? This book offers students an understandable description of the United States voting process and why it's a significant part of the nation's democratic system and values. Students will thoroughly explore the process of selecting political leaders at multiple levels of government. Colorful photographs and a vocabulary-building glossary enhance the learning experience....
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Our understanding of gender has changed quite a bit since the Constitution was first written. Yet, there has always been debate about how women should be included under the laws that govern the United States. The women's suffrage movement fought to give women the right to vote. With the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, this dream was finally realized. There have been many more battles along the way, including for the Equal Rights Amendment,...
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As inequality and social justice become larger parts of the daily news cycle, it's more important than ever for students to learn about inequality. With this book, students will learn how to spot inequality in their communities and discover what exactly to do when they see it. Readers are provided with real-life examples of people who noticed inequality in their communities and decided to set things right. With accessible, easy-to-grasp language,...
5) Inside ICE
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement was formed in 2003 by President George W. Bush as part of the effort to combine and consolidate several border protection, immigration, and port security services into one agency. This book gives an overview of the functions, structures, and controversies encountered by the federal agency. From the post-9/11 - Eleventh Grade role of the agency to the recent immigration scandals, students will learn how this enforcement...
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The U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 men, all of whom we consider the "founding fathers" of the nation. But did you know that seven of those 39 were immigrants to the United States? Immigrants have served as politicians in the United States since the country's founding, in all branches and all levels of government. Readers learn about the contributions of immigrants who served as senators, congressional representatives, mayors, and governors, such...
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Where does Illinois end and Indiana begin? How do you know you are not entering Kentucky or Missouri instead? This informative look at political maps helps readers understand the symbols used for understanding political maps, including political borders and national and state capitals. Election maps and agricultural maps will also be explored as students analyze them for the information they provide. A follow-up activity leads students to make their...
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America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of its administration over to the states. Was it always like this? What happens when a state and the national government disagree? Readers find out how these issues have evolved since before the Constitution was signed....
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Troops are only one important part of the United States Army. Others include munitions experts, teachers, animal trainers, doctors, administrators, and intelligence experts. Are your readers interested in travel, learning, and personal growth? This book helps them discover the different ways they can be a part of the U.S. Army.
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There is no doubt about it: life is full of mystery. This compelling volume allows readers to peer into the uncovering of state and military secrets such as Watergate, North Korea's purported nuclear bomb testing, and Wikileaks, as well as true crime cases, such as the search for the "Missing Earl." Whether it's Hollywood secrets like Rock Hudson's shocking double life or the excavation of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, students will learn how great...
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The United States Constitution is our country's founding document, providing the framework for our government and judicial system. Explore the goals, intentions, and debates of the framers of the constitution to understand how and why our nation continues to live by and interpret its principles today.
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"The title of this confederacy shall be the United States..." Thus began the first constitution of the United States of America. Although replaced by the current US Constitution in 1788, the Articles of Confederation defined the US government and established policies that are still in place today. Featuring a unique combination of context and primary source text, this book provides a thorough understanding of this essential document.
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The Declaration of Independence became the cornerstone document of our democratic nation. But why was it written? What influenced its author, Thomas Jefferson, and what made it so revolutionary? Discover how this document shaped the foundation of a nation, and how it continues to influence American government today.
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Secret societies. Spy networks. Rebellion. Revolution. All of these were precursors to one of the most influential political documents in history. The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution, outlining the basic human rights awarded to every American citizen from birth. Read about the origins of the Bill of Rights, its creation, and the influence it still holds.
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Early American colonists were optimistic adventurers who helped build a new settlement. But they also experimented with creating a new society. The Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was the first political document written in the United States, a first attempt at self-government. Discover who wrote this document and why, and how it influenced the creation of the United States government.
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History books tend to celebrate the successes, the geniuses, and the breakthroughs that have made our world what it is today, but what about the mistakes? This book examines the blunders and the goof-ups, both miniscule and colossal in scale, many of which have been lost to history. Readers will find humor in the story of the priest who married a bride to her groom's best man and cringe at the poor fool who thought he actually purchased the White...
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This important volume examines history's darker side: the massacres, terrorist attacks, ethnic cleansing, and subjugation of races that have taken place throughout the history of humankind. Through examination of acts of brutality such as the Crusades, the Holocaust, the Hutu massacre of the Tutsis in Rwanda, recent terrorist attacks committed by al-Qaeda and ISIS, and many others, readers will be forced to confront the violence that continues to...
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They may make great action movies, but in real life big disasters are simply tragic. From the beginning, the earth has experienced devastating natural disasters that have resonated today. Humankind has introduced disasters of its own, caused by machines and chemicals. Readers will be fascinated to learn of the earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes, floods and tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, crashes and sinkings, and oil spills and nuclear accidents...
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Most people use a gas-powered vehicle of some kind on a daily basis. But what would happen if we were to run out of gas? This book evaluates a situation quickly coming to the forefront of our cultural consciousness. Through expert analysis, informational text, and seminal public documents, the problem is assessed and evaluated in a manner that makes readers understand the urgency of the situation. Take Action boxes provide suggestions on what teens...
20) La creación de Estados Unidos a partir de las trece colonias mediante las fuentes primarias (The Mak
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Winning the American Revolution was just the first step. After defeating Great Britain, the American colonies were united in name only. How would this independent nation be governed? During the summer of 1787, representatives went to Philadelphia to solve the problem. The result, the U.S. Constitution, created a new government, establishing the foundations of a free nation and setting a new course for history.
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