Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Albany Plan of Union
Text of plan of governance proposed by Benjamin Franklin to the delegates of the convention in 1754.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: The English Bill of Rights 1689
An electronic version of the original English Bill of Rights, written in 1689, which influenced the writings of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, and laid the basis for American Democracy and common law.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government
Benjamin Franklin teaches kids from kindergarten through 12th grade all about the Federal Government.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Bald Eagle
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin hated the idea of an eagle as the symbol of America? Find out his choice which is actually pretty funny! Meanwhile, learn all about the great bald eagle...from physical features, habitat, mating,...
University of Pennsylvania
Univ. Of Pennsylvania: History of the University of Pennsylvania
From the University founded by Benjamin Franklin comes an excellent historical site that provides brief histories as well as special topics in Penn history and biographies of distinguished men and women of Penn.
Other
Left Justified: Founding Fathers
Biographical accounts of fifty men who played a wide variety of roles in bringing about America's break with Great Britain, and in the creation of the documents and plans that created the new nation, like the Declaration of Independence,...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Colonial Newspapers and Magazines: The New England Courant
Find out how "The New England Courant" came about, and how it was different than other papers.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Franklin and Marshall College
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary: The Autobiography Project
Part of a project that culminated in 2006, this site contains great supports for those who are attempting to write about their own lives. Getting started, writing drafts, revising and other topics are all addressed.
Other
A Primer on the History of American Juggling: What Was Vaudeville, Anyway?
Read a great history of Vaudeville, including a discussion of how it became so immensely popular in this article from Juggler's World.
University of Iowa
The Keith/albee Collection: The Vaudeville Industry, 1894 1935
Find out about the vaudeville circuit of Albee and Keith from the manager reports, play bills, and trade newspapers included in this collection from the University of Iowa.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Electrifying America
This collection of primary sources explores the introduction of electric power to the United States.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors
This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Carey 1793 1879
Henry Carey was the eldest son of Mathew Carey, an Irish freedom fighter who was recruited to the intelligence networks established by Benjamin Franklin, and sent to Philadelphia to run what was then the largest printing operation in...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Europe's Economic Tradition [Pdf]
Most well-educated American colonists (including early American leaders like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin) were familiar with the writings andideas of European scholars, so it makes sense that Americans came to...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Now & Then
Inspired by Gene Barretta's Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin this fantastic cross-curricular activity has students comparing or contrasting a particular topic of history with how things are in this day and age.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Declaration of Independence
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee brought what came to be called the Lee Resolution before the Continental Congress. This resolution stated "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states " Congress...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: History of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Audio and video presentation on the history of the national postal delivery system that started in 1775 with the appointment of Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General. [3:14] Also provides the history of the National Postal Museum in...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Impact of Enlightenment
The ideas of the Enlightenment began in Europe, but they were acted upon in the American colonies. See how the philosophies of John Locke and Rousseau influenced the thoughts and actions of Puritan clergy and political figures like...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce, president of the United States and involved in the fight for Kansas.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Simonds History of American Literature
This site presents the full text of the "Simonds History of American Literature." This detailed reference book explores the literature in early colonial times, the eighteenth century, the beginning of the nineteenth century, the New...
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