Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made America
An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a nation\ How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army? How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how, putting valuable information on this historic period at your fingertips--straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe.\ This...
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An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a nation How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army? How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how, putting valuable information on this historic period at your fingertips—straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe. This comprehensive guide takes a compelling look at prominent statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington and lesser-known but influential leaders such as Samuel Chase, Charles Pinckney, and others. Alphabetized for easy reference, it also offers discussions of key issues, including slavery, the separation of powers, the presidency, and Deism and Christianity; events, such as the American Revolution, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Louisiana Purchase; and documents, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Every special essay and concise entry—from "Abigail Adams" to "George Wythe"—promotes the deeper understanding of the personalities, issues, and events that only Encyclop?dia Britannica can provide. The book's balanced, fact-based coverage of the Founding Fathers is especially relevant today, when differing interpretations of their intent are used in debates over current policies. The Founding Fathers is the ideal resource for anyone looking to hone his or her knowledge of the fascinating figures who wrote the first chapter of U.S. history.
Note to the Reader ixIntroduction Joseph J. Ellis 1Adams, Abigail 13Adams, John 16Adams, Samuel 26Alien and Sedition Acts 29American Revolution 30Articles of Confederation 43Bill of Rights 44Blair, John 46Burr, Aaron 47Carroll, Charles 49Chase, Samuel 50Checks and Balances 51Clark, Abraham 52Constitution of the United States of America 53Continental Congress 59Dayton, Jonathan 61Declaration of Independence 62A Closer Look: The Founding Fathers and Slavery Anthony Iaccarino 66Democratic-Republican Party 70Dickinson, John 72Federalist Papers 73Federalist Party 75Franklin, Benjamin 77French and Indian War 92Gerry, Elbridge 94Gwinnett, Button 95Hale, Nathan 96Hamilton, Alexander 96Hancock, John 106Henry, Patrick 107Hopkinson, Francis 110Intolerable Acts 111Jay, John 112Jay Treaty 114Jefferson, Thomas 115A Closer Look: The Jefferson-Hemings Paternity Debate Joseph J. Ellis 137King, Rufus 141Lee, Richard Henry 142Livingston, Robert R. 143Louisiana Purchase 144Madison, Dolley 147Madison, James 151Marshall, John 158Mason, George 164Middleton, Arthur 166Monroe, James 166Morris, Gouverneur 173Morris, Robert 175Paine, Robert Treat 176Paine, Thomas 176A Closer Look: The Founding Fathers, Deism, and Christianity David L. Holmes 181Paris, Treaty of 185Paterson, William 186Pinckney, Charles 187Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth 188Rodney, Caesar 189Rush, Benjamin 190Rutledge, John 192Separation of Powers 193Shays's Rebellion 194Sherman, Roger 194Stamp Act 195Townshend Acts 196Washington, George 197A Closer Look: The Presidency of the United States of America Forrest McDonald 229Whiskey Rebellion 238Wilson, James 239Witherspoon, John 240Wolcott, Oliver 241Wythe, George 241Bibliography 243Photo Credits 259
