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Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
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Loc: America's Story: Articles of Confederation Adopted Nov. 15, 1777
This informative and easy-to-read site contains information about how the United States formed its first government under the Articles of Confederation. From the Library of Congress
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Library of Congress: The Fox and the Grapes
This text copy of the Fox and the Grapes, which includes a short illustration and audio.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Causes of American Revolution: Soldiers and Civilians at War
In this lesson, 5th graders look at causes and consequences of the American Revolution, at nations and individuals that impacted the outcome, at the roles women played, and at how the war affected families, economics, and the...
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Loc: Merica's Story: Oregon Territory
Read about the settling of Oregon country and how westward expansion prompted Congress to make it a territory.
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Loc: America's Story: North Dakota
What does "Dakota mean" in French? What tribe did Sacajawea belong to? The Library of Congress's America's Story has answers and more about the state of North Dakota.
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Loc: America's Story: New Jersey
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
Cyberbee
Cyberbee: Election Lessons
These Election Lessons contain a variety of activities to use in your classroom, including a history of campaign buttons. Many of the links use primary sources from the Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: Dwight Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower's life is chronicled on this fascinating site by the Library of Congress. Provides brief articles, as well as historical photos, and a timeline of events taking place during his life.
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Loc: William Henry Harrison
America's story gives a brief overview of the life of President William Henry Harrison. Contains portraits, and photos of actual documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
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Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: James Monroe
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: Andrew Jackson
The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.
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Loc: America's Story: John Quincy Adams
The Library of Congress presents this fascinating site on John Adams. Contains short paragraphs, portraits, and a photo of the 1819 Treaty with Spain.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Checks and Balances
Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.
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Loc: George Washington Resigns
Briefly summarizes George Washington's resignation from his Commander in Chief position. Features a photo of Mount Vernon, and a painting of Washington's meeting with Congress at the Maryland State House.
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Loc: America's Story: Martha Washington Died May 22, 1802
Here is an interesting look at some background details of Martha Washington's life and death as the "first First Lady." From "America's Story from America's Library."
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Loc: For Teachers: Classroom Materials Using Primary Sources
This excellent teacher resource features lessons that use primary source documents in an engaging way. Included are lesson plans created by teachers, themed resources, primary source sets, presentations and activities, and collections...
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Loc: Teachers: Personal Stories and Primary Sources
Students will explore the value of personal stories and first-hand accounts when exploring history, in this case, the events of the early twentieth century, which included World War I and the Great Depression. Through this five-unit...
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Loc: History Firsthand: Primary Source Research
History Firsthand has been designed to provide elementary children with experiences which enable them to begin understanding primary sources. Students move from personal artifacts to the vast American Memory collections and learn how...
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Loc: America's Story: Roger Williams
Highlights the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom in Boston, and the foundation of Rhode Island. Offers photographs of several important parts of his life.
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Loc: America's Story: South Dakota
Great site describing the Black Hills of South Dakota. Learn more about hills through this excellent example. Discover the geography of a hill and the wildlife that exists there.
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Loc: America's Story: Texas
Did you know that Texas is the second largest state? Do you know what the "Juneteenth celebration is?" View more fun facts from the America's Story website.