Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
A Particular Piece of Paper -- Before There Were States -- No Taxation Without Representation -- Fighting Taxes and Throwing Tea -- The War Begins -- George VS. George -- Minute Men and Found Women -- A Reluctant Writer -- Signers of the Times -- The Many Journeys of the Declaration -- A Handprint Mystery -- Declaration Today.
Summary:
"Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the extreme history of our nation's birth certificate"-- Provided by publisher.
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