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George Washington University

George Washington University: First Federal Congress: Expansion of the Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the challenges that faced the new government especially in regard to the vast territory it won from Britain. Read about how the first Congress addressed these issues and set precedents for years to come. From a project of...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Alexander Hamilton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent biography of Alexander Hamilton is part of the University of Missouri's "Famous Trials" site. With text links to personal letters and other documents written by Hamilton.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Alexander Hamilton from the documentary program AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Duel, produced by PBS.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Genet and Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the University of Groningen explains the role that Citizen Genet played in challenging foreign policy under Washington's administration.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Timothy Pickering

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a brief description of Timothy Pickering's political life.
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Handout
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Timothy Pickering

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Timothy Pickering focuses on his military and political careers.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Henry Knox, With Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find detailed information relevant to Henry Knox's professional career.
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Handout
PublicBookshelf Corporation

Our Country: Citizen Genet

For Students 9th - 10th
From an 1877 book originally titled "Household History for All Readers," this section discusses Citizen Genet. Genet was the French ambassador who tried to get the US to break its neutrality during Washington's administration.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry, With Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Henry Knox (1750 1806)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a brief biography of Henry Knox.
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Handout
US Department of Justice

Biographies of the Attorneys General: William Bradford

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a quick biography on William Bradford as Attorney General.
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Handout
US Department of Justice

Biographies of the Attorneys General: Edmund Randolph

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography on Edmund Randolph.
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Handout
US Department of Justice

Biographies of the Attorneys General: Charles Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a quick biography of Charles Lee's time as U.S. Attorney General.