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Readers will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Historical photos, including carefully selected primary sources, will allow students to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America. This primary source-based approach to our nation's history will give readers a stronger understanding of a variety of social studies curriculum topics and research skills.
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Marcia Amidon Lusted
Marcia Amidon Lusted has written 130 books and more than 500 magazine articles for young readers. She is a freelance editor and writing instructor, as well as a musician. She lives in New Hampshire.
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