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The Independence of the States
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David Armitage, Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History at Harvard University, briefly explores some less obvious aspects of the Declaration of Independence, while also pointing to some of the later declarations heavily influenced by the American document.

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History
Social Science
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Lecture
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Date Added:
05/10/2024
James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution
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In May, 1787 the 55 Delegates to the United States Constitutional Convention set off to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Traveling in the late 18th century wasn't easy, and what would take modern Americans just hours took the Founding Fathers weeks. The Delegates from New Hampshire were particularly unlucky, and wouldn't arrive at the Convention until the middle of July, after it had already been in session for two months!

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History
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Social Studies
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Provider:
ConstitutionFacts.com
Date Added:
01/03/2023
Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
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Join Thomas Jefferson on July 2, 1776, as he discusses the impending Declaration of Independence, and the promises made by that work. Will his dreams be fulfilled? And what will the legacy be of the document?

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Colonial Williamsburg
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09/13/2022
Journey to Redemption
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Since 2005, the "Past and Present" podcast from Colonial Williamsburg has taken you behind the scenes to meet interpreters, chefs, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, and more. We offer two versions of our podcast: one that's audio-only and one that includes a slideshow. In this episode, the cast and crew of Colonial Williamsburg’s groundbreaking program Journey to Redemption join to talk about how the piece was developed and why it’s so important to be having conversations surrounding racism and the history of slavery in our nation.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
The Judiciary Act of 1789
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The purpose of this lesson is to teach students about the significance of the Judiciary Act of 1789 in establishing a federal judiciary. By the conclusion of this lesson, students will understand the key provisions of the Judiciary Act of 1789 and the structure of the federal judicial branch.

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History
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
ConSource
Date Added:
05/10/2024
LIVE! from History: An Evening with the Presidents
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Can’t make it in-person? Join our special livestream of the Sunday presentation of "An Evening with the Presidents.” Join Washington, Jefferson, and Madison this President’s Day weekend for a special LIVE! from History online evening event. The Presidents will explore how their administrations navigated party, faction, and the extensive differences that challenged America during their times. Recognizing that throughout our history, the United States has been a nation divided politically with different opinions and points of view. This was as much the case in our infancy as it is today. Hosted by Barbara Hamm Lee.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
LIVE! from History: Freedom for Religion
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In colonial Virginia, those that followed religions other than the Church of England were considered dissenters.” Meet some of Williamsburg’s religious dissenters and hear about their hopes for change.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
LIVE from History: George Mason
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Join George Mason, author of the first draft of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, on May 27, 1776. Hear about its creation, his opinion on the necessity of a bill of a rights, and the debate that ensued.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
LIVE from History: James Lafayette
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After spying for the Marquis de Lafayette, James was not given his freedom and continued to fight for years after to gain it. He fought for even longer to ensure the freedom of his family. Looking back on his life, James Lafayette talks on the challenges he faced being a newly freed Black man in a lawfully unequal society.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
LIVE from History: Myrtilla
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Meet Myrtilla, an enslaved mother and houseservant owned by Thomas Everard. She has lived in Williamsburg all her life and seen many changes take place throughout the city, including whispers of revolution. Come hear her perspective on the what has happened and what the Declaration of Independence means for herself, her children, and others in her condition.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
LIVE! from History: The March to Yorktown
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Yorktown, Virginia was the location for the American and French army's most significant victory of the Revolution on October 19th, 1781. This victory, led by General George Washington, would set the United States on the path to independence. Join General Washington and General Lafayette as they discuss the campaign of 1781 and the siege of Yorktown.

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Social Science
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
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Colonial Williamsburg
Date Added:
09/13/2022
A Lesson Plan for Independence Day, the Fourth of July
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Independence Day, commonly referred to as the Fourth of July, is a time to remember and appreciate our heritage of a democratic form of government and to reflect on our country's fundamental principles. The following lesson for high school students and youth groups is designed to respond to Jefferson's call to "educate...the whole mass of the people" and Mason's call to refer to fundamental principles. It concludes with an opportunity to add one's signature to those of the Founders of this nation who signed the original documents. We hope you have a pleasant Fourth of July and find this lesson plan useful with your students.

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Social Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Center for Civic Education
Date Added:
09/12/2022
Limiting Child Labor: Providing for the General Welfare
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How does Congress gather information, and how does it use that information to create legislation? How can this research impact the lives of Americans in both the short and long term? How can a bill that has been deemed unconstitutional still inform future legislation?

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English Language Arts
History
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Date Added:
08/11/2022
A Nation at Risk: Responsibility and the National Commission on Excellence in Education
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In this lesson, students will learn about the 1983 report by the National Commission on Excellence in Education and the succeeding efforts at responsible education reform in America. They will also determine ways they can be responsible.

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Social Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Bill of Rights Institute
Date Added:
09/12/2022