Alexander Hamilton : the making of America
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New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.
ISBN
9781419725784, 1419725785
Lexile measure
1170L
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Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
203 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781419725784, 1419725785
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.7, 6 Points
Lexile measure
1170

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-199) and index.
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"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: Law and Legal Concepts Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) Government Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic Financial Concepts Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes Miscellaneous Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
1170L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,8.7,6,188890.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Kanefield, T. (2017). Alexander Hamilton: the making of America . Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kanefield, Teri, 1960-. 2017. Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America. Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kanefield, Teri, 1960-. Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Kanefield, Teri. Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017.

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