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The Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress

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What is the Declaration of Independence and why is it so important to the United States? Readers will learn about the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on life at the time, and why it is one of our country's most cherished symbols of liberty. Primary source images provide a close look at this key document and its influence upon our nation. Interactive features including timelines, maps, biographies, and video enrich the learning experience.

The Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress

Go Straight to the Source

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Go straight to the Source provides students with practical information on how to use primary sources. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.

Author:

Kristin Fontichiaro

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Delaware (Unabridged)

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The earliest settlers in this region were confronted by food shortages, conflicts with native tribes, and the difficulties of settling a new land with little support.

Author:

Aaron Raymond

Grade Level:

Elementary

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01:10

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Delaware (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Pennsylvania (Unabridged)

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In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, sole proprietorship of more than 450,000 acres of land. The colony of Pennsylvania soon offered thousands of European settlers the civil liberties, representative government, and affordable land they wanted.

Author:

Melody S. Mis

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

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01:16

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Pennsylvania (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Georgia (Unabridged)

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Take a step back and discover the 13 colonies of Colonial America. From European exploration through the American Revolution, witness the unique history and character of each colony. Trace the role of each colony in the American Revolution and that colony's impact on the formation of our Constitution.

Author:

Liz Sonneborn

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

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01:12

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Georgia (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York (Unabridged)

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This is a vibrant and fascinating look at the history of the colony of New York. From the discovery of the island of Manhattan and the founding of a tiny Dutch trading village, to New York's emergence as one of the world's most influential cities, the history of the colony of New York is traced through primary source documents.

Author:

Paul Kupperberg

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

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01:10

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New York (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Rhode Island (Unabridged)

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This audiobook traces the history of Rhode Island from Roger Williams' exodus from the Massachusetts colony, thus creating a settlement - the colony of Rhode Island - where people could live in harmony and worship as they pleased.

Author:

John Axelrod-Contrada

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

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01:10

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Rhode Island (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Virginia (Unabridged)

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Author:

Sandra Whiteknact

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

01:17

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Virginia (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New Hampshire (Unabridged)

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Though troubled by violent border disputes with Massachusetts and bloody wars with Native American tribes, New Hampshire was settled by knowledgeable merchants and disgraced ministers. They quickly infused the colony with a spirit of rugged industriousness and defiant individualism that persists to this day.

Author:

Fletcher Haulley

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

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01:07

A Primary Source History of the Colony of New Hampshire (Unabridged)

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Massachusetts (Unabridged)

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The Massachusetts colony would be the first to organize and unite with other colonies, and one of the first to take a stand when troubles developed with England, thereby leading the cause for independence. It was John Hancock of Massachusetts who would propose the Bill of Rights that still protects and guarantees the basic freedoms of Americans.

Author:

Jeri Freedman

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

01:08

A Primary Source History of the Colony of Massachusetts (Unabridged)

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