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- GLC#
- GLC10103
- Type
- Books & pamphlets
- Date
- 1796
- Author/Creator
- Winchester, Elhanan, fl. 1796;
- Title
- A Plain Political Catechism Intended For the Use of Schools, in the United States of America: Wherein the Great Principles of Liberty, and of the Federal Government...
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 1 item
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
One book entitled A Plain Political Catechism Intended For the Use of Schools, in the United States of America: Wherein the Great Principles of Liberty, and of the Federal Government are laid down and explained, in the way of Question and Answer, by Elhanan Winchester published 1796. Consists of a series of questions and answers explaining the make up of the United States government and the basis of that government. Was intended to be used in schools to teach the makeup and duties of the government.
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