Jehan Jones-Radgowski

"With the stroke of a pen, President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves. Or did he? Who did the Emancipation Proclamation really free? And what became of the inkstand on which he wrote it? Find answers to these questions, and learn what an artifact can tell us about history." -- Provided by publisher.

"Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves historical context, events, and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics, including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people’s lives today. The book explores government’s impact on daily...