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.
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Intolerable Acts
Details explaining what the Intolerable Acts were, as well as providing the full text of each act passed by the British Parliament in 1774.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: John Jay
A brief biography of John Jay's life and political career. Discusses his role in the First Continental Congress and authoring of three articles that are now collectively known as "The Federalist."
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.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Revolutionary Period 1764 1789
This resource provides information about the Revolutionary Period in America.
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:...
A&E Television
History.com: Revolutionary War Timeline
The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Women's Rights
Read about some outspoken women in the 1830s and 1840s, who began speaking out for reforms of many kinds, particularly on the issue of slavery and the rights of women to vote. The Seneca Falls Declaration pushed this idea of equality.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Roads to Revolution
The colonists were being pushed to the brink by the taxes and regulations Great Britain was enacting. This source examines three major themes that pushed the colonists toward declaring independence.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Republican Motherhood"
Although brief, this article makes clear the change in the role and perception of women in the new United States. See why it was deemed important for women to have the chance to be educated.
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The Henry L. Stimson Center: Homepage
"The Henry L. Stimson Center is an independent, nonprofit, public policy institute committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Position on Palestine
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides the text of a statement made by Herschel V. Johnson, United States, The Deputy Representative to the United Nations, announces the United States' support of partitioning Palestine but...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Hancock
John Hancock, prominent colonial statesman and first to sign the Declaration of Independence
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American Writers: Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
An informational site on Jefferson & Madison. Includes general information about each one's life, works, and writings, including The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. Also includes links to other sites.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Morven
Built in 1754 by Richard Stockton (1730-1781), a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It served as the New Jersey Governors mansion from 1945 until 1982 and is now a museum.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Abraham Clark
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing New Jersey
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Arthur Middleton
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing South Carolina
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin managed men, the whilom printer, king's postmaster-general for America, discoverer, London colonial agent, delegate in the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Harrison
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Virginia
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Rush
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Carroll
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Maryland
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Rutledge
Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing South Carolina