The American Revolution: Declaration of Independence (1776)

"This interactive on the Bill of Rights highlights the differing perspectives that emerged in each state during the ratification process for amending the U.S. Constitution. "Retouching the Canvas" uses primary sources to illustrate the differing opinions and ratification process that resulted in the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791."

"FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Why They Asked Jefferson To Write The First Draft
How The Declaration of Independence Was Written
Congress Deletes A Fourth of Jefferson's Text
Why The Declaration of Independence Is Not The Declaration of Independence"

"Robert Hole shows how important historical context is for an understanding of the most important document in American history. `We hold these truths to be self evident: that [...]"

"Everybody accepts that Americans celebrate the independence of the United States on the Fourth of July, in remembrance of that famous date in 1776. In this article, the author features a simple lesson designed for students to check the accuracy of this most basic of American historical facts."

"The article recalls the events which led to the declaration of independence of the U.S. from Great Britain on July 4, 1776"

"The article discusses U.S. patriot John Dickinson and his refusal to sign the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. The author reflects on the role of moderates in the period leading to the American Revolution and efforts at negotiation with the British government. Other topics include Dickinson's Quaker religion and moral duty, principles of self-government, and criticism from Massachusetts legislator John Adams."

"The Declaration of Independence announces that a state of emergency is in effect on account of King George's manifest failure to protect his colonial subjects from the horrors of a politico-legal state of nature. But it can also be read to announce the end of a particular way of thinking about the relationship between sovereignty and emergency. "

"Here is the complete text of the Declaration of Independence. This document represents a primary resource in understanding the history of America."

"The Declaration of Independence stands with Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address as one of the noblest of America's official documents. In 1822, John Adams wrote a letter to Timothy Pickering responding to Pickering's questions about the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Adams' letters were published in 1850"

"John Turnbull: The Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, 4 July 1776; oil on canvas; 51 x 76 cm (20 x 30 cm); 1786–1819/20. Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven"

"Presents statistical facts related to the American Revolution. Number of times the word war is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence; Estimated population of the colonies at the start of the Revolution; Total British and U.S. deaths due to heatstroke at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778."