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Primary
Yale University

The Charter of New England:1620

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the online historical text written in 1620 establishing religious freedom, means of governing, and rule by law in the Plymouth colony and New England.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Trying Self Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students will learn about the Articles of Confederation's strengths and weaknesses as well as how it downfalls impacted the writing and ideas in the U.S. Constitution.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Edward Randolph Condemns Massachussetts Bay Company

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the University of Groningen you can read Edward Randolph's address to Parliament concerning the rebellious attitude of the colony of Massachusetts as designated as "articles of misdemeanors." Read each of the...
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: American Colonial Government and Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
Review your knowledge of the early American government with these interactive games. Play concentration, matching, flashcards, or click on "list of terms" to see the vocabulary used in each activity.