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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,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Alien and Sedition Acts
This article from Archiving Early America provides an explanation of the Naturalization, Alien, Alien Enemies and Sedition Acts, shows the original acts and provides transcribed texts of the Alien Enemies and the Sedition Acts.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a watershed event in the relations between the American colonists and their mother country. Read about what led up the shooting, the event itself, and its aftermath. Included is a contemporary account of the...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes
Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...
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The Vatican Official Homepage: Saints
An index of of saints canonized during the pontificate of John Paul II. Search by date or scroll down a clickable list. Most entries include both a portrait and a full biography, but some bios have yet to be translated into English.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Writing the Declaration of Independence
An article about the Declaration of Independence which covers the selection of the Committee of Five, Jefferson's writing, the presentation to Congress for approval, the problems in drafting, and the final changes which were made....
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...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: James Otis
James Otis was called the most important American of the 1760s by John Adams. A trained lawyer and master of argument, James Otis was a leader of the Patriot movement in Boston in those years. Initially a prosecutor for the British...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Q Adams
This is an illustration of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives.
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Web Gallery of Art: Adam and Eve
An image of "Adam and Eve", created by John Henry Fuseli during the 1780's (Oil on canvas).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Louisa Catherine Adams
The wife of John Quincy Adams. She served as First Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun
(1782-1850) Vice-president of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Caldwell Calhoun
(1782-1850) Vice-president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Marshall
John Marshall was dispatched by President Adams as a last overture for peace with France.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
California State University
John Paul Adams: Solon of Athens
This site from John Paul Adams collects the writings of a variety of ancient historians concerning Solon, one of the first democratic reformers of Athens. Also includes links to other sites with information about this leader.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
A complete look at the administration of James Monroe and the policies of the Era of Good Feelings. You can read about the domestic policies, foreign affairs, and important decisions of the Supreme Court made during the Monroe...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Uno Center for Economic Education: Great Economists and Their Times [Pdf]
Index of influential economists and leading schools of economic thought, 1750-1950. Includes brief biographical information, a timeline, and summaries of different economic theories of the time.
Curated OER
From Revolution to Reconstruction: John Quincy Adams
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
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Early America: Paris Peace Treaty of 1783
This article from Early America provides a brief introduction to the events and people surrounding The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783 including photos of the original document with a link to the text.
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