Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: Texas Declaration of Independence
What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence? Who authored the Declaration? This brief article answers these questions and provides links to the original handwritten Declaration as well as printed broadside.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Argument of the Declaration of Independence
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Argument of the Declaration of Independence." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Declaration of Independence: An Expression of the American Mind
In this lesson plan, learners will consider "The Declaration of Independence: "An Expression of the American Mind"." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Thomas Jefferson: The Declaration of Independence
This site discusses the The Declaration of Independence, and includes information on Thomas Jefferson's role in its creation.
PBS
Revolution: Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence
Read the original rough draft written by Thomas Jefferson declaring independence from England. In his rough draft he railed against King George III for creating ans sustaining slave trade. It was this phrase which the delegates of the...
Other
Object of History: Other Authors of the Declaration of Independence
View a photo of the committee that discussed the important points to be covered in the Declaration of Independence.
The History Place
The History Place: The Declaration of Independence
This site from The History Place provides both relevant pictures and the full text of the Declaration of Independence. An audio version is also available. Click on "American Revolution Main Index Page" for information on the war itself.
PBS
Pbs: Liberty!: The Declaration of Independence
Here you can find a general overview of the Declaration of Independence, followed by its full text.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Claiming Freedom: The Declaration of Independence
Website with primary source material on the Declaration of Independence history, teaches students about why it was written, how it was recieved and accepted, and how it is structured.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Declaration of Independence
The idea behind the Declaration of Independence and the process of writing it involved a great deal of thought and hand-wringing. Read about the three separate parts of the declaration, and the audiences for which the document was aimed.
A&E Television
History.com: Thomas Jefferson Videos: Declaration of Independence
A video featuring the Declaration of Independence. Tom Brokaw addresses why the Continental Congress found the need for the revolutionary document. [4:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Declaration of Independence (1776) and Resource Materials
This is a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence
Sourced from the Harvard Classics services, this resource provides informational text on the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence written in 1775.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: War for Independence
Comprehensive site examining though pictures, news articles, and first person accounts, all aspects of the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence in 1971.
US National Archives
National Archives: Prequel to Independence
Students will sequence key events leading to the Declaration of Independence by viewing primary source documents.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Declaration of Independence
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on The Declaration of Independence.
Library of Congress
Loc: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
This page from the Library of Congress links directly to a chronology of events leading to the declaration of independence from Great Britain, the drafting of the document, and Jefferson's vison as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Dec of Independence of Rep. Of Texas [Pdf]
In this lesson, Students examine the Texas Declaration of Independence and compare it to the United States Declaration of Independence for similarities and differences, with particular attention paid to the terminology used in these...
Library of Congress
Loc: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
This site from the Library of Congress provides a timeline of the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Click around the Exhibits Home Page for some fantastic treasures housed in the Exhibit Hall.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Declaration of Independence (3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief description of the Declaration of the Independence. Links to related sites are available.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." This infamous quote is part of the Declaration of Independence which Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. Read about the ideas contained in this document and take a quiz at the end to see what you...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Jefferson's Draft:declaration of Independence
A draft of the Declaration of Independence with changes from the original indicated by brackets.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Declaration of Independence
Overview of the history and foundation of the Declaration of Independence. Website is designed for elementary students and includes activities, worksheets and quizzes for teachers.