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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Independence Hall K 2
Presents a very brief history of Independence Hall located in Philadelphia, Pa.
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U.s. History: Middle Colonies: City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia
Philadelphia was the colony of Pennsylvania forsome time. Read about what William Penn's vision was for the city and why the city became so important.
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U.s. History: The Electric Ben Franklin
If it has to do with Benjamin Franklin, then you will probably find it here. There is much information about Franklin, his lightning experiment, Philadelphia, the Declaration, and more.
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U.s. History: The March to Germantown 1777
This site from US History.org provides a brief description of the British capture of Philadelphia and The Continental Army's defeat at nearby Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: The Liberty Bell (3 5)
Offers historical background information on our national symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell, which still hangs in Philadelphia today and is rung each July 4th.
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U.s. History: Constitution Through Compromise
Read about how compromises were reached at the Philadelphia convention that dealt with issues between large and small states, and slave and free states. Take the quick quiz to assess knowledge about the writing of the Constitution.
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U.s. History: A Cast of National Superstars
A brief look at some of those who served as delegates to the Philadelphia Convention, which morphed into a constitutional convention. Pay attention to the class of people who made up the delegates.
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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.
Read Works
Read Works: A Tricky Move
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage explains the difficulty of moving the Liberty Bell. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Read Works: The United States Constitution
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides a brief history of The United States Constitution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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U.s. History: First Bank of the United States
This page from the IHA provides the history of and facts about the First Bank of the United States.
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U.s. History: The Battle of Germantown
This site gives the story of The Battle of Germantown between the Revolutionary and British forces.
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Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Liberty Bell: 1753
Information within learning game on the history of the Liberty Bell for students of all ages.
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U.s. History: Ratifying the Constitution
The delegates to the Constititional Convention produced a new governing document for the new United States. Read about how they determined to take the ratification process to the people of the states.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.