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Independence Day

193 minutes

6 Items

Declaration of Independence

Primary Source

440 Words

An engraving titled The Federalist Pillars. Six pillars are shown representing states, with the sixth pillar falling over. Below the pillars reads United they stand - divided fall.

The Path to Independence

Lesson

90 Min

Rights and the Declaration of Independence

Essay

1356 Words

We Hold These Truths: Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence, and Identity

Lesson

1 Activities

45 Min

Why Do We Celebrate the Fourth of July?

Podcast

28 Min

Signing the Declaration of Independence

Essay

2926 Words