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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Edward Randolph Condemns Massachussetts Bay Company

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the University of Groningen you can read Edward Randolph's address to Parliament concerning the rebellious attitude of the colony of Massachusetts as designated as "articles of misdemeanors." Read each of the...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Draft of the Declaration

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can read the draft that Jefferson submitted to Congress. Changes made by Adams and Jefferson are marked to indicate Jefferson's words and then the final wording that was adopted.
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Other

Paul Revere Heritage Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of information about Paul Revere, his role in colonial America and the beginnings of the American Revolution, popular myths about his famous ride, and an interactive map. Read primary source documents, see pictures of...
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Yale University

Yale University: Declaration and Resolves of the First Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This Yale Law School project posts outcomes of the First Continental Congress. Contains the actual text of the declarations and resolves written by the First Continental Congress.
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Other

Fales Library and Special Collections: Jacob Leisler Papers Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource chronicles the life and times of Jacob Leisler, "a political figure [who] played a major role in the North American world of European settlements in the seventeenth century," and leader of the Leisler's Rebellion.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Jonathan Dayton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides a biographical account of Johnathan Dayton's political life - the U.S. Constitution, Hamilton's banking plan, and Jay's Treaty - with links to the events, people, and achievements he is...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Second New Deal

For Students 9th - 10th
After criticism of the early New Deal programs, Franklin Roosevelt introduced programs that emphasized work rather than relief. Read about the new programs of the Second New Deal.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: George Washington

For Students 3rd - 8th
The first president of the United States, George Washington, is a hero to many. Use this site to learn about his heroic actions during the French and Indian War and during the American Revolution. This article includes images and related...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Revolutionary Dinner Party

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students play the role of colonists from the Revolutionary War period. Each group has decided to host a dinner party for some "famous faces" of the American Revolution. There are FOUR parts to this project: research, seating chart, music...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about the life of writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose works were fueled by politics, revolution, war, and personal illness. This article includes details about Marquez personal life as well as his public life...