| Unit 4: The Fight for Independence |
| Chapter 9: Breaking Ties with Great Britain |
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| Social Studies |
| Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| In addition to a brief biography, you can explore Jefferson's plantation at Monticello. You can experience a day in the life of Jefferson and take a virtual tour of his home. |
| http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/index.html |
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| Social Studies |
| Colonists Protest British Rule |
| The Townshend acts brought the colonists very close to rebelling against British rule. This Web site will tell you about the acts and has links to other people, acts, and events on the road to revolution. |
| http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/townshendactsdef.htm |
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| Social Studies |
| The American President: Thomas Jefferson |
| A wealth of information is available here, including a brief resume and biography. You can click on several topics in the sidebar menu, including quotes, family life, an image gallery, and more. |
| http://www.americanpresident.org/history/thomasjefferson/ |
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| Social Studies |
| The Revolution Begins |
| The Revolutionary War gave the colonists independence from Britain. Did you know that both sides had spies in the war? Your mission: read the different spy stories. Then, click the left-hand links for more information about Revolutionary War spies. |
| http://www.si.umich.edu/spies/index-stories.html |
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| Social Studies |
| Thomas Jefferson |
| From the Library of Congress, this exhibition focuses on the legacy of Thomas Jefferson. You can explore many aspects of his life while viewing photos and historical documents. |
| http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/ |
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