Ocean State Libraries

"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...

Outlines the events that led to the Revolutionary War and the writing of the document that declared the Colonies separate and independent from Britain.

The text of the Declaration of Independence is accompanied by illustrations meant to help explain its meaning.

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes howthe Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

"Presents the Declaration of Independence in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.

A re-creation of the four days in 1776 during which the membersof the Second Continental Congress debated the question of declaring independence from Great Britain, and drafted the document setting forth their decision.

"Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the extreme history of our nation's birth certificate"--

Discusses the drafting, composition, symbolism, ideas, and influence of the Declaration of Independence.