Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Patriots
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Hancock
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Articles of Confederation (1777)
The Our Documents group presents information on the Articles of Confederation, including its history, an enlarged image of the document, and a printer-friendly version of the text. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
Other
Colonial Hall: Biography of Samuel Adams
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.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Road to Revolution: 1754 1775: Quiz (2)
12-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of events pertaining to the road to the American Revolution.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Declaration of Independence
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on The Declaration of Independence.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Dickinson (1732 1808)
Dickinson has correctly been called the "Penman of the Revolution" by later historians. But his activities extended fortwo decades into the life of the new republic, years in which Dickinson's contributions were many. Dickinson's career...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee in many ways personified the elite Virginia gentry. A planter and slaveholder, he was tall, handsome, and genteel in his manners. Raised in a conservative environment, Lee was nonetheless radical in his social and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: June 14: Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This resource from American Memory has lots of primary source material about the day and the flag. Read in the journals of the Continental Congress which designates the design of our first national...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peyton Randolph
(1721-1775) Lawyer and statesman who was appointed first president of the first Continental Congress
Other
Us flag.org: Evolution of the United States Flag
This is a guide to the evolution of the United States flag. It contains a timeline from 1777 when the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act to the Executive Order of President Eisenhower in 1959.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Dutch Declaration of Independence, 1581
This site from Fordham University provides the first Declaration in modern times which Jefferson read and used as a model for writing the Declaration of Independence - the Dutch Revolution encouraged the Continental Congress to act. Read...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Liberty Hall
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.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Peyton Randolph House
Home of Peyton Randolph, first President of the Continental Congress.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Silas Deane House
Home of Silas Deane, member of the Continental Congress and America's first diplomat.