A compilation of important American government documents including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States of America, the Bill of Rights and all amendments to the United States Constitution.

This book summarizes the founding of America alongside the personal and public life of one of America's most influential Founders through a comprehensive investigation of Hamilton's extensive writings. Introduces, provides notes on, and critically evaluates key documents that Hamilton wrote from his youth in the Caribbean through his leadership of the Federalist Party in the 1800s, and provides historical context.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the colonies' break from Great Britain and the creation of a new government of the United States.

"A book for middle school students about the history of the Continental Congress."--Provided by publisher.