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Gilded Age: From Frontier to Factory Timeline 1845 1916

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline that lists major events in culture, military, industry, and politics across three-quarters of a century.
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University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: King Phillip's War

For Students 6th - 8th
This site contains a very brief description of King Phillip's War; however; it also provides some background on Metacom as well as several pictures and drawings related to the War.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: The Battle of the Little Bighorn, 1876

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides detailed information on the Battle of the Little Bighorn, including a first-hand account from George Herendon, a scout for the Seventh Cavalry.
Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Massacre at Wounded Knee, 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information about the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Gives background information on why and how the battle happened and includes a first-hand account of what occurred at the battle from an interpreter for the Army who...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Buffalo Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate the buffalo soldiers. Includes a short passage about the soldiers' military service record.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of Little Bighorn Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides a summary and list of interesting facts about the Battle of Little Bighorn.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Wounded Knee Massacre

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the phenomenon of the Ghost Dance that was causing a religious reawakening with Native Americans in the 1880s. See how this caused the travesty at Wounded Knee Creek where the U.S. Army attacked peaceful Sioux who were trying...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Custer's Last Stand

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief description of General George Custer and his troops engagement with the Sioux at the Little Big Horn River. See what happened to the Sioux, and find out what the general perception of the Indian Wars was to the American public.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Little Bighorn Battlefield: George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description of Custer just before the Battle of the Little Bighorn, as well as a brief listing of information about his military career.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the significance of the Sand Creek Massacre as well as historical information about the massacre. Clicking on "People" on the left margin will give you information about individuals associated with the Sand Creek...
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Other

Genealogy Trails History Group: Fort Mims

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of The Battle of Fort Mims featuring maps and correspondence from Dr. Neal Smith detailing the fall of Fort Mims.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Closing the Frontier

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief look at the conflict between Native Americans in the last half of the 19th century. By the end of the century, Native Americans were relegated to reservation life. See how the struggle was fought and find out the advantages of...
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Sand Creek Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information about pinpointing the exact site of the Sand Creek Massacre.
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PBS

Pbs the West: Colorado

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides general information on the Sand Creek Massacre with links to information about John Chivington and Black Kettle.
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Other

Miwok Yokut Raids Into Mexican California, 1830 1840

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Yokut Indians and Wars that followed with changes in Hispanic California.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Indian Wars

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Indian Wars."