Introduction
Each year on the 4th of July in America, we celebrate our independence from England. Families watch patriotic parades, plan cookouts, and watch fireworks shows, but do you know how this red, white, and blue holiday came about? In this webquest, you will learn the history of America's birthday celebration.
Process
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th/interactives/4th-of-july-by-the-numbers
Click on the link below to get information on the time period associated with the writing of the Declaration of Independence
Credits
4th of July Clipart courtesy of Microsoft Office 2010