Free Access to:
The History of America in 100 Documents
Adam Matthew releases extract of
major American History collection
(Marlborough, UK - July 7, 2015) For the entire month of July, Adam Matthew
has enabled free access to American History in 100 Documents, which includes
100 hand-picked documents and associated analysis of their importance, all
from American History, 1493-1945, sourced exclusively from the Gilder
Lehrman Institute of American History in New York.
These primary source documents illustrate some of the key themes of American
History during the period covered: African-American History, Women's
History, Native American Indian History, Military History, Religion, Reform
Movements, Migration and more - helping users to uncover key moments in the
lives of the characters.
By visiting
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1179542&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amdigital.co.uk%2FAH100>
www.amdigital.co.uk/AH100 during July, visitors may explore examples such
as:
* Pierce Butler's annotated copy of the first draft of the United
States Constitution; one of two drafts contained within the first module of
the collection
* Hoover's opinion of the New Deal
* Correspondence between George Washington and Henry Knox, including
Washington expressing his reluctance to accept the role of President of the
United States; part of the Henry Knox Papers of over 10,000 items relating
to the Bostonian's journey through the Revolutionary and New Nation eras
* A photographic montage of the lawmakers who voted aye for the
Thirteenth Amendment, designed by George M. Powell
* Fascinating documents showing the aftermath of the creation of the
atomic bomb, focusing mainly on the efforts of the scientists involved to
control the new technology in the correct way to ensure peace for the
future, including the "Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan
District Scientists."
Spanning from 1493 until the mid-twentieth century, and particularly strong
on the Revolutionary and Civil War periods, American History, 1493-1945
includes over 60,000 letters, diaries, maps, pamphlets, printed books,
newspapers and photographs across two modules:
* Module I: Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform, 1493-1859
* Module II: Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era, 1860-1945
The free access period of July 1-31 provides a great starting point for
anyone interested in American history and also serves as a great teaching
aid for AP US History courses.
American History, 1493-1945 is available now.
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