University of Chicago
The Founders' Constitution: Deficiencies of the Confederation
The University of Chicago provides a letter from Richard Henry Lee to George Mason in which Lee describes the financial problems the Confederation has run into and suggests minor reforms be made.
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Signers of the Declaration of Independence [Pdf]
Meet the seven men who signed the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. View pictures and read interesting biographical facts.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Richard Henry Lee
Good, introductory biography from the University of Groningen of Richard Henry Lee and the Lee family. Text provides hyperlinks to related information.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Lee Resolution (1776)
The Our Documents group offers information on Richard Henry Lee's 1776 resolution proposing colonial independence. See the original document, read the transcript, and download a printer-friendly version.
Other
Colonial Hall: Richard Henry Lee
This site provides a detailed biography of Richard Henry Lee, including his role in the Virginia House of Burgesses, second Continental Congress, and American independence.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Declaration of Independence
Overview of the men primarily responsible for writing and revising the Declaration of Independence. Includes links to the signers of the document, an image of the Declaration, and information on the drafting of the document.
Library of Congress
Loc: Richard Henry Lee
The Library of Congress provides a brief biography of Richard Henry Lee. Select "Return to Essay" to explore his role within the context of America's fight towards independence.
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...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Richard Henry Lee
This is a brief, chronological history of the important events in the life of Richard Henry Lee. Provides good information and links.
Other
Left Justified: Founding Fathers
Biographical accounts of fifty men who played a wide variety of roles in bringing about America's break with Great Britain, and in the creation of the documents and plans that created the new nation, like the Declaration of Independence,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Declaration of Independence
The idea behind the Declaration of Independence and the process of writing it involved a great deal of thought and hand-wringing. Read about the three separate parts of the declaration, and the audiences for which the document was aimed.
Other
Stratford Hall Plantation: Birthplace of Robert E. Lee
Official website of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, dedicated to preservation, research and education. The Association interprets to the public Stratford Hall and the plantation life of the Lee Family, whose ideals and leadership...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Declaration of Independence
Describes the meeting of the Continental Congress during which the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Links to famous people present at the meeting.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Debate on Ratification
Students become one of the famous men who argued for or against ratification of the Constitution. They research and present their argumets to the class, who will then vote whether or not to ratify the new Constitution.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Richard Henry Lee
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Virginia
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Richard Henry Lee
(1732-1794) Six President of the United States in Congress assembled under the Articles of Confederation from 1784-1785.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 - June 19, 1794) was an American statesman from Virginia best known for proposing the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain.