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Alexander Hamilton
A poor immigrant from the Caribbean who became a key figure in the Revolution and in establishing the US government
Phillis Wheatley
First published African American female author and supporter of American independence
George Washington
The first President of the United States and a symbol of American independence and integrity
Battles of Lexington and Concord, 1775
The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War in 1775—marked by confrontations between colonial militia and British troops
Boston Tea Party, 1773
Colonial tax protest in which American patriots dumped British tea into Boston Harbor
Hamilton-Burr Duel, 1804
A fatal confrontation between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr that stemmed from political and personal animosities and shaped American political history
First Continental Congress, 1774
A gathering of American colonial delegates in Philadelphia to address grievances against British rule and advocate for colonial rights
Declaration of Independence, 1776
The founding document that asserted colonial autonomy, enumerated grievances, and set forth the ideals of a new nation
Federalist No. 84, 1788
One of 85 essays advocating the ratification of the Constitution, focusing on Antifederalist concerns about the need for a Bill of Rights
United States Constitution, 1788
A unique framework for a new government based on the idea of the consent of the governed
Common Sense, 1776
Influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating American independence from British rule and inspiring revolutionary sentiment
Religion
Use these links to find letters and other documents about religion or to, by, and about members of the clergy.
Immigrants
Use these links to find letters and other documents to, by, or about immigrants and immigration.
War
Use these links to find letters and other documents about warfare and battles, or by, to, and about members of the military.
Slavery
Use these links to find letters and other documents about slavery or by, to, and about enslaved men, women, and children.
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85% of teachers reported that the program had a positive impact on civic engagement among their students.
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Three out of four students can now see a connection between the Founding Era and current events.
20,000
More than 20,000 students from all 50 states and more than 60 countries participate in the program each year.
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