Government

by Martin Kelly, Melissa Kelly

Overview

First Published in 2015. Written in an accessible way and with colour images, this book looks at the role of Colonial rule in the Government within American History. Starting with the landing of Norseman Leif Eirksson in 1020 in North America, early explorers, Spanish and English colonization, the effect on the native American tribes, the four government structures of France, Spain, England the Netherlands. Then moving onto the developing colonies and the breaking away from Great Britain and the Acts of law that influenced change. Includes a timeline and sections for further reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317469513
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/08/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Martin Kelly is the guide for About.com’s American History Web site. He also authored the SparkNotes study notecards for the AP American History review. He taught middle school social studies courses for eight years and is currently the Director of Curriculum for the Florida Virtual School. Melissa Kelly is the author of The Everything New Teacher Book and the guide for About.com’s Secondary School Educators site. She taught social studies in the traditional classroom and online with the Florida Virtual School for nine years.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Colonial Rule; Chapter 2 English Colonial Government; Chapter 3 Native American Tribes; Chapter 4 Government Structures; Chapter 5 The Developing Colonies; Chapter 6 Colonial Unity;

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-9
These titles explore the people, events, systems, conflicts, and compromises that forged the United States. They provide copious detail on everything from pirates to Puritans. Trade explores the complex financial underpinnings of both settlement and ultimately rebellion. Daily Living provides a window into everyday life by examining the food, families, and expectations of the time. In Government , the authors go beyond the familiar Compacts to Continental Congress progression and delve into Native American tribal structures and the pacts of individuals. Well organized, the books follow a chronological approach and discuss the competing views and interests of colonists, merchants, and statesmen. Interactions, alliances, and treaties with Native American tribes are also discussed. The volumes are attractive, with many color drawings, explanatory maps, and interesting sidebars. They go into considerable depth, and while clearly informative, they sometimes contain language that may tax some students' attention spans.
—Tracy H. ChrenkaCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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