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Science Kids: Science Images: Statue of Liberty, New York, Usa
This photo looks up at the famous Statue of Liberty that is located on Liberty Island, in the harbor of New York, USA. The well known statue was gifted to the United States by the French as a gift to commemorate the one hundred year...
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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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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
(1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
(1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion...
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: Patrick Henry
This site presents some quick facts about Patrick Henry, followed by a more in-depth biography.
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."
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Administration of Justice Act of 1774
The complete original text of the British Parliament's Administration of Justice Act of 1774 to encourage enforcement of Royal Authority.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Quartering Act of 1765
This ushistory.org site provides the provisions to the Quartering Act of 1765 for better government of the army.
Other
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: The Currency Act
This site gives background information on the Currency Act.
Library of Congress
Loc: Arthur Szyk: Artist for Freedom
A great biographical site on the caricaturist and cartoonist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951 CE). There are nice images of religious, war, political and personal caricatures.
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.
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Pearl Harbor
A concise look at the economic relations between Japan and the United States just prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Find out what the Japanese hoped to achieve with the attack, and read about the American response.
BBC
Bbc News: Yugoslav Troops Invade Slovenia
This is a BBC Flashback to June 27, 1991 when Yugoslav troops and aircraft swept into the small republic of Slovenia, 48 hours after it declared independence. Accompanying the article is a timeline of the Balkan War.
Education.com
Education.com: L.1.1.j Worksheets
[Free Registration/Login Required] In first grade, students are taught to independently write different types of sentences. These types include declarative (a statement of fact or opinion), interrogative (a question), imperative (a...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Run on Sentences
This site shows how to repair run-on sentences. Students and teachers will find this interactive resource helpful.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Texas, 1898
A map from 1898 of Texas showing the capital at Austin City, principal cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and coastal features. "Lone Star State. Origin of name not definitely known; supposed by some to have been name of Indian tribe....
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A Defense of the Apologie of the Churche of Englande
This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.
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Fast Day Proclamation, April 15, 1775
This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.
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Rev. Isaac Baccus, Am
This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.
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George Washington to George Mason, October 3, 1785
This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.