<DIV>Unlock and explore American history firsthand though this nation's most important documents. Much more than a reference book, The Keys to American History tells the story of a growing, vibrant democracy through its laws, Supreme Court rulings, treaties, and presidential speeches, from colonial times to the present. Organized chronologically, each document includes a brief introduction and excerpts, and often an image of the original. Most are followed by interesting and relevant historical quotes from books, newspapers, and speeches of their eras, providing a rich and varied framework to understand each document's significance. The more than 60 entries include: ? Mayflower Compact ? Declaration of Independence ? Washington's Farewell Address ? Missouri Compromise ? Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments ? Emancipation Proclamation ? Homestead Act ? Wilson's Fourteen Points ? Brown v. Board of Education ? Voting Rights Act ? Resignation Speech of Richard Nixon ? ?and more By reading the essential documents of American government, and the viewpoints of the leaders and citizens who wrote them, you will gain a profound understanding of the United States and the men and women who built it.</div>