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The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream - a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: Law and Legal Concepts Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) Government Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic Financial Concepts Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes Miscellaneous Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism
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Teri writes novels, short stories, essays, stories for children, nonfiction for both children and adults, and lots of appellate briefs. Her stories and essays have appeared in publications as diverse as and --Jane Addams Book Award--Carter G. Woodson Middle Level Book Award, 2015--California Reading Association Eureka Silver Honor Book Award--Included on the 2015 list of Notable Social Studies Trade Books for young readers compiled by the National Council for Social Studies--Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (National Association of Teachers of English) , Recommended Book--Included in the New York Public Library's list of 100 children's books to read in 2014. --A Junior Library Guild selectionPraise for The Girl From "Beautifully and clearly written. " starred review"Worthy of the highest recommendation. " --Sidney Taylor Book Awards, Notable book of 2001 5th Annual Selection of Books for Young Readers--Included in by Kathleen Odean--Included in by Linda R. SilverPraise for "A rewarding read for the romantically inclined. " "A simple but daring adventure. " --Junior Library Guild selectionTeri's law practice is limited to representing indigents on appeal from adverse rulings. She lives in California near the beach. .
