University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Copy of a Letter From Benjamin Banneker
A letter from Benjamin Banneker to Thomas Jefferson on the injustice of slavers along with a reply from Jefferson back to Banneker.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Thomas Jefferson
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
Library of Congress
Loc: Revolutionary Period 1764 1789
This resource provides information about the Revolutionary Period in America.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Benjamin Franklin American Statesman and Inventor
This site contains a short biography on Benjamin Franklin. There are links to other sites, including videos.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography
Brief biography on the third president of the United States. Links to related people/events as well as to books, videos, and other sites related to Jefferson.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Popular Sovereignty
Summary of the idea of Popular Sovereignty, the belief that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins
Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.
Library of Congress
Loc: Religion and the State Governments
This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.
Curated OER
If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution
This site includes links to short summaries of the history of the Declaration of Independence including the authors and the events leading to its writing; click on "Scanned Originals of Early American Documents" to see the full text of...
Curated OER
Image of Jefferson, Franklin, and Others in Discussion
This site from the Library of Congress links directly to a chronology of events leading to the declaration of independence from Great Britain, the drafting of the document, and Jefferson'vison as stated in the Declaration of...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: Summerseat
A home of George Clymer, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Samuel Huntington Birthplace
Boyhood saltbox home of the American statesman Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Connecticut and first presiding officer of the Congress of the Confederation.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island: Gov. Stephen Hopkins House
Home of Stephen Hopkins, colonial and state governor, signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott House
Home of the soldier and politician Oliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Governor of Connecticut.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Francis Hopkinson House
The home of Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: College Hill
Home of George Walton, signer of Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: George Walton House
Home of George Walton, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, also a governor and senator.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: George Taylor House
A home of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Gen. William Floyd House
Upstate home of William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: President's House
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...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Maybury Hill
Boyhood home of Joseph Hewes, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett House
Home of New Hampshire politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Josiah Bartlett.