What's the big deal about freedom

The Resource What's the big deal about freedom

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What's the big deal about freedom

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written by Ruby Shamir ; illustrated by Matt Faulkner

Language

eng

Summary

[Introduction] -- Why is America called the "Land of the Free"? -- How was America going to be different than it was before the Revolution? -- Why did the founders start changing the Constitution right away? -- How does the Bill of Rights give us freedom to stand up for what we believe? -- With the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, America was a perfectly free country, right? -- Wait a minute- slavery is the opposite of freedom. How did it exist here in America? -- How were all the slaves finally freed? -- What about women? How did they get the right to vote too? -- How do people become American citizens and get freedoms and rights like the right to vote? -- What rights do children have and what does it mean for kids to be free? -- What does freedom have to do with how many hours you work or how much money you get paid at a job? -- With the "freedom from want, " was America truly the "land of the free"? -- How can we keep spreading and celebrating American freedom? -- Timeline -- Who's who -- Author's note
Explains how America got the nickname "land of the free" and shares facts on subjects ranging from the Constitution and abolition to suffrage and the four freedoms, while offering insight into the progression and setbacks of democracy

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DLC

Dewey number

323.440973

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Intended audience source

Lexile

LC call number

JC599.U5

LC item number

S47 2017

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Target audience

juvenile

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