An account of the Articles of Confederation, which served as the constitution of the U.S.A. from the Revolutionary War to 1788.

Examines the constitution clause by clause through quotes, cartoons, debates, graphics, and more.

Provides an analysis of the U.S. Bill of Rights, with information on how it was created and how it has evolved, with examples of major Supreme Court decisions related to it.

Provides an analysis of the Declaration of Independence, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world.

The text of the Declaration of Independence is accompanied by illustrations meant to help explain its meaning.

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

Discusses the life of John Hancock, one of the the wealthiest men in the American colonies and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the colonist and patriot who was involved in virtually every major event that resulted in the birth of the United States.

A dictionary of terms and concepts related to the U.S. Constitution and to the Supreme Court decisions which have interpreted it.

Provides an analysis of the U.S. Constitution, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world.

Discusses efforts to heal the United States after the Civil War, discussing new opportunities for African-Americans, amendments to the Constitution, violence in the South, the Reconstruction Acts, and other topics. Includes a time line and glossary.

Provides the history and social context of the amendment process, covering each of the 27 amendments. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and judicial/legislative actions in the history of each amendment are also covered chronologically.

Chronicles the life of the Founding Father, from his impoverished childhood in the West Indies and journey to New York City to his role in developing the Constitution and untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

Discusses how decisions were made while they were in office affected U.S. history.