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The founders unmasked

The founders unmasked

Poux, Jennifer, author.
Book 2022

"The true story of the men--and women--surrounding the founding of America. In the summer of 1776, when Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, declaring that "all men are created equal," he wasn't alone. With him was Robert Hemings, just one of the many Black people Jefferson enslaved. But who was Robert Hemings? Discover his story and the true history of those who really helped build America. Featuring...

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African Americans History Juvenile literature
Enslaved people History Juvenile literature
Founding Fathers of the United States History Juvenile literature
Racism History Juvenile literature
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ISBN:
9780593386101
Description:
144 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, genealogical table ; 22 cm
Target Audience Note:
1090L Lexile
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-144)
Contents:
Foreword : a note / from Jennifer Sabin, the creator of True History
Introduction : a note / from professor Christopher Sebastian Parker
A country's creed
A complicated legacy : Thomas Jefferson
An American life : Sally Hemings
Abolitionist or slaveholder? : Alexander Hamilton
"What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" : Frederick Douglass
Flawed Hero : George Washington
Hard history : James Madison and the constitution
LCCN:
bl2022007515
Control Number:
3220544
Other Authors:
Parker, Christopher S., 1963-
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