Composer Aaron Copland came from humble beginnings. He wrote music that captured the American spirit. This site provides a biography of Copland.

The Panama Canal was a short-cut through the tip of South America. Use this site to find out who built it and why.

Health insurance, minimum wage, and equal rights are things we take for granted. But it was not always so. These are some of the things President Truman fought for in what he called the "Fair Deal."

America's Story identifies the accomplishments of Andrew Carnegie as a businessman and a philanthropist. It highlights his commitment to give back to society. It also highlights the comparisons between his mother's and father's influence...

A brief biography of famous African-American, W.E.B. Du Bois. Read about his activism and his attempts to improve race relations. Hyperlinks to additional information about this important man.

Why is Missouri called the "Show Me State?" Where was the "Birth of the Ice Cream Cone?" How much did it cost to send a letter through the Pony Express? These are just a few questions that will be answered on this website.

Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.

Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.

This site provides detailed descriptions of the Great Plains Native Americans. Find out more about the "Route 66 Museum." Discover how Oklahoma settlers became known as "Sooners."

Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.

A brief retelling of the colonial slave uprising, known as Stono's, or the Stono, Rebellion.

Learn more about the runaway slave named "the Moses of her people." Harriet Tubman's life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her adventures during the Civil War and her continuing bravery.

Who were the first settlers in New York? Where should you "stop and smell the lilacs?" Who was Solomon Northup? Aren't sure about the answers to these questions. Use this site to learn some interesting facts about the state of New York.

This site provides a brief account of Brigham Young and his Mormon followers as they settled in the Great Salt Lake Valley.

Why does Wisconsin have the nickname, "America's Dairyland"? Come and check out the traditions of this great state.

A collection of images from the period of the Great Depression to World War II provide students with visual references as they read and examine Katherine Paterson's novel, "Jacob Have I Loved." Lesson encourages critical thinking about...

This 2-page article provides a brief explanation of the Poll Tax and the eventual Amendment that abolished it.

A part of America's Story on the Gilded Age: gives brief information on the Metropolitan Opera House, and opera houses in general.

This 3-page article explores the role of radio in the 1920s, and the day that President Harding installed a radio in the White House.

During W.W.II, Russia and Germany had an agreement not to attack each other. Germany did not honor that agreement. The Premier of Russia, Joseph Stalin, asked for help from the U.S. and Great Britain. Use this site to see how that was...

Look at this site for an overview of Kansas state facts. Discover why Kansas is known for its tornadoes. Where is the "geographic center of the 48 contiguous states?"

America's Story highlights Kentucky, the 15th state of the Union.

America's Story features fun facts about Minnesota, such as how Minnesota's nickname and interesting places such as Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the world and important cultural happenings like the Spam Festival.

New Hampshire is called the "'Granite State' because of its numerous granite quarries." It has a long history as one of the original 13 colonies. Come and find out more about New Hampshire.