The American Republic provides, in a single volume, critical, original documents revealing the character of American discourse on the nature and importance of local government, the purpose of federal union, and the role of religion and tradition in forming America's drive for liberty. An excellent collection of original source material for the study of American History. Content is organized in the following sections: 1] Colonial Settlements and Societies; 2] Religious Society and Religious Liberty in Early America; 3] Defending the Charters; 4] The War for Independence; 5] A New Constitution; 6] The Bill of Rights; 7] States versus Federal Authority; 8] Forging a Nation; 9] Prelude to War.
