The Inside Guide: Documents of Democracy

A true democracy makes sure all members of a society are heard and represented. However, in the 21st century, scholars have expressed concerns about the health of democracy around the world. Now more than ever, understanding the documents upon which democracies such as the United States were built is crucial to ensuring the continuation of a truly democratic society. This is exactly what readers are encouraged to do as they explore these accessible guides to essential social studies curriculum topics, featuring informative graphic organizers and eye-catching fact boxes that help break down complex concepts.
Each Book Contains:
• Engaging sidebars that offer a more in-depth look at various aspects of documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense
• A list of questions to encourage critical thinking
• Examples of relevant primary sources and detailed historical images
Curriculum Connections:
• Readers are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of cause and effect as they examine the stories behind how each document was created and how the words of that document still impact life around the world today
• Historical eras and topics, including the creation of the Magna Carta, the American Revolution, and the Constitutional Convention, are explained in detail to give readers a comprehensive overview of the development of democracy, enhancing their understanding of both history and civics