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Background

The Declaration of Independence is arguably the most important document in United States history. It serves as an explanation for the colonies’ desire to separate from the British empire.

It was drafted in the months leading up to July 4th, 1776, by Thomas Jefferson and then finalized by him and four other men: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, & Roger Sherman.

First published by The Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776, the Declaration of Independence lists grievances with the British monarchy by outlining the founding fathers’ core values as well as citing specific issues that go against them.

Design Choices

The declaration of independence is a boring subject for a 10th grader, 7.4.76 aims to make it as digestible and “fun” as US history can get.

The playful but nondistracting color scheme engages the adolescent audience while colorful textures provide visual stimulation to keep the content relatively exciting.

The sans serif typeface allows for easy readability, one of the many features that ensure accessibility.

Catering to the visual learners, embedded video clips showcase the various events and provide a glimpse into the lives of the founding fathers.

Strategies

7.4.76 is a tool that encompasses all events and people that had an impact on

the Declaration of Independence with the added goal of improving information retention.

Users are able to browse through events in a chronological fashion and piece history together at their own pace.