British Library
British Library: The American Revolution
Part of the British Library's On-line Gallery series. This section explores, in comprehensive detail, the American Revolution. The Gallery includes an introduction, a timeline of events and lots of documentary and pictorial evidence....
Other
Constitution Facts
How much do you really know about the most important document in United States' history? Take the quiz and test your knowledge. If you need some additional information, click on the US Constitution and Amendments tab and play the...
Other
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: War and Upheaval
Follow the trajectory of the Revolutionary War through this synopsis that is broken down into five themes. Read about the Declaration of Independence, the turning points of the war, other countries that supported the war, and how...
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia Becomes a State [Pdf]
Virginia played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and the creation of our new government. This slideshow uses pictures, graphs, and a detailed timeline showing the major events in Virginia from 1760-1800.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Signers of the Declaration of Independence [Pdf]
Meet the seven men who signed the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. View pictures and read interesting biographical facts.
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Neatline: The Digital Declaration of Independence
An interactive Declaration of Independence. Passages of the original document are accompanied by typed text, and each founding father has a biography, a portrait, and a map showing where they are from.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson's Autobiography
The University of Virginia presents the full text of Thomas Jefferson's autobiography. Among many other topics, Jefferson discusses the Declaration of Independence.
University of Virginia
Uva Libraries: Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson
The life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) is given here in his own words. Includes a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
US National Archives
Nara: Declaration of Independence
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides an extensive overview of the Declaration of Independence. View the actual document, explore the history of the document as well as it's "stylistic artistry," and much more.
US National Archives
Nara: Declaration of Independence Stylistic Artistry
On this National Archives and Records Administration web site, Stephen E. Lucas describes how the Declaration of Independence is a persuasive piece of literature. Lucus goes into details of the Declaration of Independence studying, at...
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American Heritage Education Foundation: The Declaration of Independence [Pdf]
Students examine and analyze the Declaration of Independence.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: A New System of Government 1776 1826
This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Timeline
This detailed timeline describes Thomas Jefferson's life, spanning the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the early Republic. You will also find maps and written documents within this collection.
Library of Congress
Loc: Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
This site provides a collection of material regarding the work of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. Content includes a focus on how the Revolutionary War was organized, fanning the flames of patriotism,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: April 13: Thomas Jefferson, Grand Old Flag
Multi-faceted site with hypertexted links to Jefferson's writings, summary of the events leading to the Constitution and the failure of the Articles of Confederation; included is Jefferson's original draft of the "Bill for Establishing...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence
This tutorial discusses the history of the Declaration of Independence, its structure, the philosophy on which it is based, the grievances against Great Britain, and the actual Declaration of Independence. A PDF file of the tutorial is...
US National Archives
National Archives: Prequel to Independence
Students will sequence key events leading to the Declaration of Independence by viewing primary source documents.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Celebrating America's Bicentennial in 1976
In this activity, young scholars will learn how the Declaration of Independence has been made available so that Americans can still read this important document. They will follow the steps that were involved in printing copies of the...
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: The Declaration of Independence
The complete text of the Declaration of Independence, along with its founding principles, a glossary, and the historical context are provided at this well-organized and comprehensive site.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Declaration of Independence
A learning module on the significance of a declaration of independence by a country. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based: Reading Like a Historian: Declaration of Independence
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students weigh contrasting interpretations by prominent historians to answer the question: Why...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive
This online collection of Thomas Jefferson resources includes texts, quotations, and bibliographies, along with documents which were written either by or to Jefferson.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway:analyze How Author's Style and Syntax Support Meaning
In this learning module, students will learn and apply the concepts of author's style and syntax.