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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Frontier Fosters Self Reliance

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the theory that because the King had given the colonists so many freedoms, and he had problems on the home-front, the colonists' will was strengthened. This contributed to the Revolution. There are links to Virginia's First...
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: The Boston Tea Party, 1773

For Students 9th - 10th
This article details information surrounding the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: John Dickinson's Writings

For Students 9th - 10th
The site discusses political writings by John Dickinson concerning the British Parliament's right to tax the colonies without representation and against the Stamp Act. Dated 1907-21.