declaration of independence

Examines the origins of the Declaration of Independance, and discusses its significance and importance to the citizens of America.

Traces the history of the Declaration of Independence, the statement by which the United States broke free from British rule, and discusses its significance to the people of the United States.

"Thomas Jefferson asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, "Samuel Adams was the man." With high-minded ideals and bare-knuckle tactics, Adams led what could be called the greatest campaign of civil resistance in American history. [The author] returns Adams to his seat of glory, introducing us to the shrewd and eloquent man who supplied the moral backbone of the American Revolution. He employed every tool available to rally a town, a colony, and eventually a band of colonies behind him, creating the cause that created a country. For his efforts he became the most wanted man in America: When Paul Revere rode to Lexington in 1775, it was to warn Samuel Adams that he was about to be arrested for treason. In The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, Schiff brings her masterful skills to Adams's improbable life, illuminating his transformation from aimless son of a well-off family to tireless, beguiling radical who mobilized the colonies"--Provided by publisher.

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes the life of Robert Livingston, including his involvement in the American Revolution, the building of New York State, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing.

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.

An introduction to the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress that explains the role they played in the formation of the United States and profiles the men who played a key role in its creation.

Describes the history of the Declaration of Independence, discussing Britain's Parliament, the Second Continental Congress, significant individuals, natural rights, and each section of the document.

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.