Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: American Revolution: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the text, If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution.
Other
Potus: Thomas Jefferson
Comprehensive facts about Thomas Jefferson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Other
Potus: John Adams
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Quartering Act of 1774
This site provides the full text of the Quartering Act passed by British Parliament in 1774.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: A View of the Rights of British America
Before writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson made his views known through "A Summary View of the Rights of British America" and other essays. This essay discusses the historical roots of independence and inalienable...
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: John Hancock
Although John Hancock is credited with the most famous signature of all time, he also governed Massachusetts and helped create a navy for the colonies. A brief biography, two paintings, and photo of the Declaration of Independence...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Latvia: History
Latvia's history is an interesting tug-of-war between Latvians and occupying countries. Read about Latvia's beginnings and her current history. Information from U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Firma Y Jura De Indepencia De Costa Rica
This article is about the official declaration of Costa Rica's independence (apart from the (then) province of Guatemala) in 1821. English available from the homepage.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Farewell to Isolation
President Wilson's claim, "he kept us out of war," did not last. Read about the increasing number of reasons for American to declare war against Germany. See why war was finally declared in April, 1917.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Simple and Compound Sentences | No Nonsense Grammar
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and by itself contains a complete thought. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator:...
Quia
Quia: Building of the Constitution
Quiz yourself on how well you know the events leading up to writing the United States Constitution.
Other
American Revolution Art Gallery
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
PBS
Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"
Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.
Contemplator
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.
Other
Positive Atheism: The Philosophy of Paine
This site displays the text as delivered by Thomas A. Edison about the philosophies of Thomas Paine (1737-1809 CE). According to Edison, Paine is one of the great members of society who was never recognized for his outstanding achievements.
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.