TAD 60-62
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- Declaration of Independence
- The full text of the Declaration of Independence, both in present and
draft form, are provided. The differing accounts of Adams and
Jefferson concerning how drafting of the document began are also
available.
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- John Adams
- A biography of John Adams, texts of Thoughts on Government and
Novanglus, and his presidential speeches are provided.
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TAD 61
WTP 65 |
- Thomas Jefferson
- A biography, letters, speeches, and thoughts on various topics is
some of the information about Thomas Jefferson provided here.
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- Benjamin Franklin
- This page contains a list of important dates in Franklin s life and
some of his writings.
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TAD 60-61
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- Revolutionary War
- A description of the events of the Revolutionary War with the option
of more detailed information about each particular battle.
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TAD 63-66
WTP 69-72 |
 Checks and Balances |
TAD 63
WTP 69,71 |
- Federalist No. 10
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TAD 67-68
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Judicial Review |
TAD 68
WTP 74,75 |
- Marbury v. Madison
- Short background on Marbury v. Madison case. Full text of the
opinion of the court delivered by Chief Justice Marshall.
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WTP 80-81
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Representation |
TAD 72
WTP 81,84 |
- Edmund Burke
- A biography on Edmund Burke is provided along with the text of his
1775 writing On Moving His Resolutions for Reconciliation with
America.
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TAD 73
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- Richard Henry Lee
- Short biography on Richard Henry Lee. In addition to a fact list of
dates and places is a brief discussion of his work with Patrick
Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
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TAD 74
WTP 85-86 |
Jeffersonian Democracy |
TAD 74
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- Thomas Jefferson
- Jefferson s democratic ideas are explained here. There are options
to view more detailed information about certain people or speeches.
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TAD 74
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- Alexander Hamilton
- A biography of Alexander Hamilton.
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TAD 75
WTP 86-88 |
Jacksonian Democracy |
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- Andrew Jackson
- A detailed biography of Andrew Jackson is provided with many options
to view more detail on people, places, and writings that he was
involved with.
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TAD 75
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Political Parties - history |
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- Whig party
- A history of the American Whig Party from 1834 to 1856 is provided
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TAD 76
WTP 88 |
Progressive Era |
TAD 77
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- Initiative and referendum (samples)
- Full text of California Civil Rights Initiative regarding affirmative
action.
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TAD 78
WTP 90-92 |
Term Limits |
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- Sup. Ct decision on term limits
- Brief overview of the recent Supreme Court decision forbidding states
to set term limits for members of Congress. Facts of the case, the
constitutional question involved, the conclusion and the vote are
provided. Audio of the oral arguments also available.
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