1775-1783

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1775-1783

The Declaration of Independence

Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and briefly examines the content of the document itself.
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Patrick Henry

liberty or death
Presents a short biography of American patriot Patrick Henry written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his outspoken cause for liberty during the American Revolutionary period.
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The Declaration of Independence

Examines the Declaration of Independence and the events leading up to its formation.
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The U.S. Constitution

Describes the creation of the United States Constitution and discusses amendments.

The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Statesman Benjamin Franklin recalls his life, from his youth as a rebellious runaway apprentice, to successful leader, printer and journalist, social and political reformer, scientist, and philosopher.

Alexander Hamilton

estadista estadounidense
Surveys the life of the American statesman, lawmaker, writer of the Federalist Papers, and first secretary of treasury under George Washington.

Democracy's signature

Benjamin Franklin signs the Declaration of Independence
Aging inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin participates in the debate surrounding the American colonies' potential break from Great Britain, ultimately helping to write and signing the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence in translation

what it really means
Presents the Declaration of Independence in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language; and describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance through history.
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence

An introduction to the Declaration of Independence that discusses colonial life, taxes, Thomas Jefferson, the Boston Tea Party, liberty, free states, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.

Que? es la Declaracio?n de Independencia?

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce young readers to the history and importance of the Declaration of Independence, how and why it was written, the Continental Congress, and the Revolutionary War.

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