The U.S. Presidency Part 1: Washington through Jefferson
- ISBN-10
- 0787725595
- ISBN-13
- 9780787725594
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 20
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-09-01
- Publisher
- Milliken Publishing Company
- Author
- Tim McNeese
Description
This packet introduces the distinct legacies and unique contributions of each of the American presidents from Washington to Jefferson. Using a biographical format, special emphasis is given to the powerful convergence of personality and circumstance which transformed the office of our nation's chief executive into the most prominent and influential political office in the world. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests, answer key, and bibliography included.
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