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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Adams Presidency

For Students 5th - 8th
John Adams faced opposition within his own administration. See who caused him problems at home, and read about the deteriorating relationship with France.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
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Article
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Hartford Convention 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource provides details of the secret meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Graphic
Utah State University

American Journey: Comparison of Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Two informative charts, one of which compares the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, the other which lays out the positions of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists concerning the Constitution.
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Race to Ratify

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation game set in the 1780s focuses on the ratification of the Constitution.