America’s 250th Anniversary

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Celebrate Civics with Pups of Liberty: The Dog-claration of Independence

Learn how to bring the Revolutionary War to life for your elementary students.

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Civics Fundamentals Webinar

Strengthen civic knowledge and empower future citizens with our Civics Fundamentals course.

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Freedom in 45: Teaching America's Ideals with Purpose

Explore proven methods to teach about our founding documents and spark meaningful student discussions.

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International Freedom and The Declaration of Independence

The U.S. Declaration of Independence inspired people worldwide.

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Living Up to Our Declaration of Independence

How the Declaration of Independence spread freedom.

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Pups of Liberty: The Boston Tea-Bone Party

Witness the beginning of the Ameri-canine revolution!

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Pups of Liberty: The Dog-claration of Independence

Animated story of the Declaration of Independence.

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Q8 - Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Answer: It says America is free from British control. • It says all people are created equal. • It identifies inherent rights. • It identifies individual freedoms.

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Q9 - What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Answer: Declaration of Independence

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Q10 - Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Answer: Equality • Liberty • Social contract • Natural rights • Limited government • Self-government

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Q11 - The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

Answer: Declaration of Independence

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Q14 - Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

Answer: Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • Federalist Papers • Anti-Federalist Papers • Virginia Declaration of Rights • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut • Mayflower Compact • Iroquois Great Law of Peace

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Q78 - Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Answer: (Thomas) Jefferson

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Q79 - When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Answer: July 4, 1776

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Q80 - The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

Answer: • (Battle of) Bunker Hill • Declaration of Independence • Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton) • (Battle of) Saratoga • Valley Forge (Encampment) • (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown)

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Q85 - Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

Answer: Founded the first free public libraries • First Postmaster General of the United States • Helped write the Declaration of Independence • Inventor • U.S. diplomat

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Q87 - Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

Answer: Writer of the Declaration of Independence • Third president of the United States • Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) • First Secretary of State Founded the University of Virginia • Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Becoming Ameri-canines

Learn how the Dog-claration (Declaration) of Independence and the leadership of General Woofington (Washington) started a ruffolution.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Abitail & Pug Adams and the Virtues of Truth & Justice

Pug Adams and his inspiration John Adams knew that sometimes telling the truth can be hard, but it is always the best way.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Alexander Houndilton and the Virtue of Industry

Shows that hard work and determination can create something amazing.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Bonejamin Franklin and the Virtue of Perseverance

Persevere in the face of failure—Benjamin Franklin certainly did.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Muttsy Otis Warren and the Virtue of Wisdom

Wrote important plays and gave advice that helped shape the Americanine Ruffolution.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Paul Ruffere and the Virtue of Service

Proved with his service that giving your best can influence history.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Spaniel Adams and the Virtues of Honesty and Integrity

Integrity, like standing up against tyranny—even when it’s hard.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Collie Pitcher and the Virtue of Compassion

Undertold efforts of compassion everyday women undertook during the Americanine Ruffolution.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Debruff Sampson and the Virtue of Courage

Went to war disguised as a man—soldiers were needed and she did her part.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Houndry Knox and the Virtue of Diligence

Helped win by diligently bringing cannons 300 miles across the country.

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Pups of Liberty Short Tails: Thomas Fang and the Virtue of Commitment

Tried many things before he found what he was committed to—fighting for liberty.

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