Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Bill of Rights
The Constitution spelled out the powers of the national government, but many Anti-federalists felt there should be equally explicit a guarantee of individual rights. Read about the compiliation of what became known as the Bill of Rights...
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U.s. History: After the Fact: Virginia, New Yok, and "The Federalist Papers"
Read about the necessity for Virginia and New York to support the ratification of the Constitution. See what influenced the vote in Virginia and how the legislature of New York was finally convinced.
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U.s. History: The Tough Issues
Read about the change of plans when delegates to the Philadelphia convention decided to write a new constitution to replace the Articles of Convention. See the ideas delegates had to address concerns of large and small states.
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Find Law: Founding Fathers
This site provides a very brief description of three of the founding fathers of the Constitution: Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington. The site provides links to further biographies of all three men as well as...
Library of Congress
Loc: Ferrand's Records: Records of the Federal Convention
A large collection of chronological links to the text of the official records of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: Farwell Address
Although he surely could have remained in office longer, George Washington served only two terms in office. Read about his Farewell Address, one of the important speeches in American history. He gave advice concerning both national and...
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Siteseen: American Historama: The War of 1812
This article provides an overview and detailed facts and information on the War of 1812, the short war between the US and Great Britain that resulted in a stalemate.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Treaty of Ghent
Provides interesting facts and important information on The Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Tariff of 1816
The Tariff of 1816 was the first protective tariff implemented by the government and was an attempt to persuade Americans to buy home-produced goods.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hartford Convention 1814
Comprehensive resource provides details of the secret meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James M. Madison
(1798-1871) American jurist and statesman and Confederate commissioner
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Elbridge Gerry
Elbridge Gerry was an American statesman and diplomat. As a Democratic-Republican he was selected as the fifth Vice President of the United States, serving under James Madison. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton
(1739-1812) George Clinton, was governor of New York (1777-1795} and fourth vice president of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton
(1739-1812) General during the American Revolution and governor of New York. He was also Vice president under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Digital History
Digital History: Was the Constitutional Convention Legal?
A look at the convening of a Constitutional Convention to address the problems inherent in the Articles of Confederation. Read a quote from George Washington, who addressed the legality of such a convention.
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.
University of Florida
Freedom of Speech: The First Amendment and the u.s. Constitution
Interactive site outlines thoughts on the First Amendment from four founding fathers. Click on their faces to find an index reflecting their thoughts. From a student project at University of Florida.
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Galafilm: War of 1812: The Treaty of Ghent
This resource describes the Treaty of Ghent, and the perspectives of the British, the Americans and First Nations.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Federalist Papers
Full text of the Federalist Papers which express the general views of the individuals who formed the Federalist Party. Each paper is identified by date, subject, author and place of publication and is available for reading by clicking on...
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays that promoted the ratification of the United States Constitution and the nature of a Republican government.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
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Urbana School District: Was the Three Fifths Compromise Fair?
How do political leaders solve political problems? This lesson is an example of how compromise is a vital part of our democracy. Students will be able to visually see the effects of the Three-Fifths Compromise on the United States House...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Read interesting facts about the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that involved the idea of States Rights. This was the first attempt to cancel actions taken by the central government.
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