Curated OER
Clay, Calhoun & Webster
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation's early history. A short answer question is included as well.
Curated OER
Daniel Webster- Reading Comprehension Selection
In this Daniel Webster reading comprehension activity, students reading a 2 page biography about Daniel Webster. They answer 12 fill in the blank questions based on the reading.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Daniel Webster: The Union Address
Primary source material of famous speech made by Daniel Webster in 1830 in which Webster objects to imposing high tariffs and argues in favor of a state's right to refuse federal law.
Other
Nhi: Unrestraint Begets Calamity: "The American Whig Review," 1845 1852
Scroll through this scholarly site from the National Humanities Institute to find information about the Whigs' role in the Compromise of 1850 and the end of its political clout by the election of 1852.
US Senate
U.s. Senate Art and History: The "Famous Five"
Read about how a Senate committee, headed by John F. Kennedy, chose five senators to be enshrined a senatorial hall of fame. There are links to biographies of the five who were chosen.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Toolbox: America in 1850: Daniel Webster
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards including Daniel Webster, Speech to the United States Senate, March 7, 1850.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Ralph Waldo Emerson
An extensive biographical profile of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) that surveys his early life, education, and his career beginning with his years as a schoolteacher. Clickable, multipage entry allows students to learn about the other...
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Digital History
Digital History: Mc Culloch v. Maryland [Pdf]
The formation of the Second Bank of the United States and its actions were a prelude to the very important Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v. Maryland. Read about the issues that were debated and the unanimous decision handed down by...
Digital History
Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]
In a case of "be careful of what you wish for," President Jackson's veto of the rechartering of the Bank of the United States had many ramifications. Read about the banking issues in Jackson's second administration, his on-going war with...
Other
Tales of the Early Republic: Hayne Webster Debate
This site summarizes the problems of the protective tariffs between the North and the South and provides an account of the Hayne-Webster debate.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Daniel Webster (1782 1852)
Brief biogrpahy on Daniel Webster describes his life and career in law and as a politician, eventually being appointed to Secretary of State by William Henry Harrison.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The War Against the Bank
Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.
Digital History
Digital History: Shifting Political Values
A description of the changing ideas of the young Democratic Republicans and the three men who, in the 1820s, supported those values. These three men would be important players in the national government for the next 40 years.
Other
Marshfield Town History: Daniel Webster
This biography on the life of Daniel Webster discusses the various accomplishments of his career in law, his tenure as Secretary of State, and his work in politics to preserve the nation.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Daniel Webster.
This site gives many quotes from Webster's famous writings and speeches.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Compromise of 1850
Contains pictures of the actual pages of the speech written by John C. Calhoun containing his views opposing the Compromise of 1850. Links to Daniel Webster's introductory remarks in favor of the compromise.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Second War for American Independence
The War of 1812 has been called the Second War of Independence. Find out about one of the causes of the war, and read about the possible plans for secession by the New England states, which opposed the war.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Trouble in Kansas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains information about the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the violence that followed in Kansas. It contains photographs of key figures.
Other
Daniel Webster: Biography of Daniel Webster
Providing an overview of the life of Daniel Website, this article focuses on major events and accomplishments, particularly those related to his political career.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Daniel Webster
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Daniel Webster.
270 To Win
270towin: 1836 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1836 easily won by Martin Van Buren against four other candidates.
Curated OER
Daniel Webster: Dartmouth's Favorite Son
This excellent site created by Dartmouth College--where Webster attended--gives a thorough overview of Webster's life and work. It includes photos and links to the full text of all of Webster's most famous speeches. It also gives a time...