A biography of John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.

Wikipedia offers information on the life of Button Gwinnett, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence, including the fact that his autograph, being rare, is highly sought after by collectors.

Students in 11th grade at Tapestry Charter High School created this project during a trimester-long study of constitutional rights and social justice in American history. The learning expedition centered around the question of whether...

A letter from Benjamin Banneker to Thomas Jefferson on the injustice of slavers along with a reply from Jefferson back to Banneker.

Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...

This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.

How much do you really know about the most important document in United States' history? Take the quiz and test your knowledge. If you need some additional information, click on the US Constitution and Amendments tab and play the...

A Wikipedia resource on the Statute of Westminster, 1931. The resource includes information on the Commonwealth countries involved, equality provisions, and the implications to the throne.

A very long detailed biography on Samuel Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is somewhat hard to read and tedious to go through, but lots of useful information.

Read the original words of Thomas Jefferson's paragraph denouncing George III for slavery and slave trade. Excerpt from Jefferson's first draft which Congress omitted.

The History Place provides this timeline broken into six different sections that highlight the important events from the early European exploration of America through to the United States becoming a country. Features include informative...

Using historically significant documents and photos from its collection, this exhibit probes the various interests of Franklin and the influential friends that shared his interests.

Looks at the significant events and decisions of the First and Second Continental Congresses that piloted the movement towards self-government.

A short biographical sketch on George Wythe, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Virginia.

Put the Revolutionary war events in sequential order in this interactive activity.

This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...

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...

Discussion of comparison and contrast of Declaration of Independence and Common Sense. If you click the "documents" link in the sidebar, you can also access the text of Common Sense.

A brief look at the declaration of independence from Mexico by Texas in 1836, the removal of restrictions on slavery, and how this dramatically increased the population and led to a much greater reliance on the cotton industry in the...

Students will consider the arguments made by members of the Continental Congress regarding whether or not to sign the Declaration of Independence. They will also have the opportunity to analyze each section of the Declaration to...

See how the conflicting ideas of land ownership and person ownership flew in the face of the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the ideals of the Revolutionary War.

Of French and English descent, Morris was born at Morrisania estate, in Westchester (present Bronx) County, NY, in 1752. His family was wealthy and enjoyed a long record of public service. His elder half-brother, Lewis, signed the...

Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.