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The Declaration of Independence


Would you like to find out more about the Declaration of Independence? This document is the foundation of American freedoms and you can learn about its history and purpose here.
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  • Read the actual text of the Declaration of Independence here.

  • Find out the Purpose of the Declaration of Independence here.

  • See the actual signatures on the Declaration of Independence here.

  • Find out how Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence here.

  • Read a National Archives article about the History of the Declaration of Independence.

  • View the Declaration of Independence in pictures.

  • Learn about the Olive Branch Petition that could have averted the war.


    • The Bill of Rights


    The First Congress added the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution to guarantee that the fledgling government would not take away certain rights from the people. You can read the actual Bill of Rights here.

    Or, you can read about the history and purpose of each amendment here.
  • Learn about the 1st Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 2nd Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 3rd Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 4th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 5th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 6th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 7th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 8th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 9th Amendment here.

  • Learn about the 10th Amendment here.
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    The Prayer at Valley Forge


    The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg, is one of the best known paintings of the Revolutionary War. It depicts George Washington as he kneels in prayer asking for God's help during one of the most trying times of the war.

    You can learn more about the events at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania here or

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