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Google

Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: American Revolution: Unit Files

For Teachers 4th
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.
Handout
Other

Potus: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Thomas Jefferson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Handout
Other

Potus: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Quartering Act of 1774

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full text of the Quartering Act passed by British Parliament in 1774.
Primary
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: A View of the Rights of British America

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
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.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Hancock

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Costa Rica Information Center

Historical Dates: Firma Y Jura De Indepencia De Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Farewell to Isolation

For Students 5th - 8th
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.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Simple and Compound Sentences | No Nonsense Grammar

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
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:...
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Quia

Quia: Building of the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Quiz yourself on how well you know the events leading up to writing the United States Constitution.
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Other

American Revolution Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
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PBS

Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"

For Students 9th - 10th
Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.
Website
Contemplator

My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.
Website
Other

Positive Atheism: The Philosophy of Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Revolutionary Period 1764 1789

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about the Revolutionary Period in America.
Website
Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Benjamin Franklin American Statesman and Inventor

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short biography on Benjamin Franklin. There are links to other sites, including videos.
Unit Plan
Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Popular Sovereignty

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the idea of Popular Sovereignty, the belief that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.