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Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Republican Ascendancy: Politics in the 20s

For Students 9th - 10th
With the waning of the Progressive Era, the political landscape of Republican presidents like Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge emphasized business interests.
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Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: The Compromise of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
The Compromise of 1877 gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency in exchange for the end of Reconstruction in the South.
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Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Nullification Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
In response to the Tariff of 1828, vice president John C. Calhoun asserted that states had the right to nullify federal laws.
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Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Indian Removal

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson pursued a policy of Indian Removal, forcing Native Americans living in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi to trek hundreds of miles to territory in present-day Oklahoma.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Executive Branch

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the office of the president and other aspects of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. Then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President of the u.s. Requirements & Term

For Students 9th - 10th
A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.
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BBC

Bbc News: Karzai Ends Us Visit With Promises to Deliver

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the May 1010 Washington meeting between President Obama and Afghan President Karzai. The consensus was that both men were positive and both agreed to make things happen in Afghanistan. Concerns were voiced if there would...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Democracy and Struggles: President Truman [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that draws on students' understanding of the word "trait" to comment on President Truman's ability to make difficult decisions. Also includes...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: u.s. Presidents (6 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, here are the names of all the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, as well as term dates and their party affiliations.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ways in which Eisenhower's presidency and personality mirrored the country as a whole during the years he was president (1952-1960). Includes many artifacts of the era, such as campaign paraphernalia and articles of...
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US National Archives

White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Let Freedom Ring: President Kennedy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that lets learners analyze how the image of President and Mrs. Kennedy influenced American government and culture. Includes a discussion of some of...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President's Legislative Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand discussion on the actual legislative powers of the president and the veto. Includes related links.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson for early elementary and special education students using graphic organizers/thinksheets to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and honesty. Students finish by creating pop-up or pocket books about honesty with teacher...
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BBC

Bbc: Guantanamo Clouds Eu Us Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on how the leaders of the European Union will press President Bush to close Guantanamo Bay Detention Center in Cuba and give the prisoners there a fair trial. At this June 2006 conference they also plan on discussing financial...

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