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Digital History

Digital History: The Threat of a Military Coup

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of the Newburgh Conspiracy, a threat for soldiers to take over the government because of the Confederation Congress' failure to pay them.
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Library of Congress

Loc: George Washington Resigns

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly summarizes George Washington's resignation from his Commander in Chief position. Features a photo of Mount Vernon, and a painting of Washington's meeting with Congress at the Maryland State House.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado's Rocky Mountains

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the tallest mountain in Colorado is Mount Elbert? Find some brief information about it and the rest of the Rocky Mountain chain at this site from the Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado's Rocky Mountains

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the tallest mountain in Colorado is Mount Elbert? Find some brief information about it and the rest of the Rocky Mountain chain at this site from the Library of Congress.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Arthur st.clair (1736 1818)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the military career of Arthur St.Clair, including his roles in the American Revolution and against the Indians in the Northwest Territory.
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Other

Colonial Hall: Biography of Samuel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long detailed biography on Samuel Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is somewhat hard to read and tedious to go through, but lots of useful information.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Road to Revolution: 1754 1775: Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
12-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of events pertaining to the road to the American Revolution.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on The Declaration of Independence.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Declaration of Independence Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
This easy-to-understand multiple-choice quiz takes you through events before, during, and after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Middle Colonies: The Ideas of Benjamin Franklin

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin covering his career as a printer, philanthropist, inventor, and public servant.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Hancock, patriot and leader of the Sons of Liberty. The signature of John Hancock was the first to be added to the Declaration of Independence.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Signers of the Declaration of Independence: John Hancock 1737 1793

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical entry for John Hancock. Although he seems to be known only for his "flamboyant signature," his dedication to the American Revolution was extremely important.
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Other

Schoolhouse Rock: Fireworks

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Schoolhouse Rock, History Rock, provides the lyrics to the song, "Fireworks" about the Declaration of Independence. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence for the Continental Congress? When did they write it? What does...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Accessions to the Principal of Independence, 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Thirteen Colonies color-coded to show the accessions to the principal of Independence before July 2, 1776. The map shows when the colonial delegates to the Continental Congress were instructed to vote on the Declaration of...
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Curated OER

Etc: New Settlements & Proposed Comm in the West, 1775 1782

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the new settlements and proposed communities in the Tennessee and Kentucky country between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River, from 1775 to 1782. The map shows the proposed proprietary colony of Transylvania under Judge...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Peyton Randolph House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Peyton Randolph, first President of the Continental Congress.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: President's House

For Students 9th - 10th
John Witherspoon lived in this home for the President of the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University) between 1768 through 1779. During this time he also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Silas Deane House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Silas Deane, member of the Continental Congress and America's first diplomat.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Liberty Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of William Livingston, member of the first and second Continental Congress, signer of the Constitution, and first elected Governor of New Jersey. Now called Liberty Hall and part of the Kean University.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Boxwood Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress, site of George Washington's luncheon before his inauguration, home of Jonathan Dayton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
Benjamin Franklin managed men, the whilom printer, king's postmaster-general for America, discoverer, London colonial agent, delegate in the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Thompson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1730-1824) Secretary of the Continental Congress
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Thomson

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Thomson (November 29, 1729 - August 16, 1824) was a Patriot leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774-1789) throughout its existence.

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