Articles of Confederation
The Initial Plan. The Articles of Confederation was the first form of government created during the American Revolution in 1777 and was the first form […]
Excerpt of the Declaration
Interpreting a Foundational Document. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and four other statesmen at the Continental Congress and signed on July […]
Drafting the Declaration
A clip from HBO’s John Adams. Thomas Jefferson is generally thought to be the author of the Declaration of Independence, but a committee of five […]
Foundations of U.S. Government
Establishing the United States of America. For any American Government course, you need an understanding of the political separation between American colonists and the British […]
Current Events
Linked Articles and Questions USGOPO.COM offers Weekly Current Events–3 carefully selected articles, linked with questions–each week throughout the school year. Here’s an example from the […]