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US National Archives

Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
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The History Place

The History Place: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides both relevant pictures and the full text of the Declaration of Independence. An audio version is also available. Click on "American Revolution Main Index Page" for information on the war itself.
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PBS

Pbs: Cet: All Known Drafts of the Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Three known drafts of the Declaration are available from this website. Click on the links to the left to see the different drafts. Links to Ken Burn's interview transcripts are also provided.
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Other

Object of History: Other Authors of the Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
View a photo of the committee that discussed the important points to be covered in the Declaration of Independence.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Jefferson's Draft:declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A draft of the Declaration of Independence with changes from the original indicated by brackets.
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PBS

Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"

For Students 9th - 10th
Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.