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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: American Political Writing, 1760 1789: The Stamp Act Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains background causes for the British Parliament's passage of the Stamp Act. It also contains arguments against the Stamp Act by famous colonists.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Taxing and Representation

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes why the colonies objected to being taxed directly by Parliament for revenue. Contains quotes by James Otis and Samuel Adams. Explains the significance of the Stamp Act.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boys of '98

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Boys of '98 by James Otis, a nonfiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Sarah Dillard's Ride

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Sarah Dillard's Ride by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Traitor's Escape

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of A Traitor's Escape by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: An Island Refuge

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of An Island Refuge by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boys of 1745 at the Capture of Louisbourg

For Students 9th - 10th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Boys of 1745 at the Capture of Louisbourg by James Otis, a nonfiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Ezra Jordan's Escape From the Massacre at Fort Loyall

For Students 5th - 7th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Ezra Jordan's Escape from the Massacre at Fort Loyall by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Neal, the Miller

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of Neal, the Miller by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy Captain

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Boy Captain by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Teddy and Carrots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of Teddy and Carrots by James Otis, a fiction book for children.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: When Dewey Came to Manila

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of When Dewey Came to Manila by James Otis, a book of children's fiction.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Cruise of the Comet

For Students 2nd - 4th
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Cruise of the Comet by James Otis, a book of poetry for children.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: American Political Writing James Otis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the political writings of James Otis concerning the British authority to search for smuggled goods with writs of assistance. Otis argued they were the worst violation of English liberties. This site contains quotes...
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Activity
PublicBookshelf Corporation

Public Bookshelf: The Stamp Act of 1765

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the causes and effects of the Stamp Act of 1765 in the British Colonies of North America.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Massacre

For Students 5th - 8th
The Boston Massacre was a watershed event in the relations between the American colonists and their mother country. Read about what led up the shooting, the event itself, and its aftermath. Included is a contemporary account of the...
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Toby Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's Toby Tyler has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: A Traitor's Escape

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's A Traitor's Escape has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Life Savers

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's The Life Savers has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Lobster Catchers

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's Lobster Catchers has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Mary of Plymouth

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's Mary Of Plymouth has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Antoine of Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Otis's Antoine Of Oregon has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Stamp Act Congress

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about how the colonies were discovering that they had more clout by acting together than acting as individual colonies. The Stamp Act Congress and the resulting Stamp Act Resolves helped them band together to resist the acts passed...