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American History: Outlines: The Plight of the Native Americans
Overview of the plight of Native Americans and government policy after Reconstruction in an era of expanding settlement in U.S.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Escario's Column
This site contains historical information on the legendary advance of Escario's Column. This performance took place after the Spanish-American War.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of Big Business
This resource provides information about the rise of big business in America after the Civil War. Read about the modern corporation, increased mechanization, and consumer products.
PBS
Pbs: The Border: The Tampico Affair and the Speech From Woodrow Wilson
Read excerpts from President Wilson's speech following the American invasion of Veracruz after the Tampico incident. Includes photos.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Mexican American War for Kids
Kids learn about the Mexican-American War fought over the land rights to Texas after the Texan Revolution on this site.
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American History: Documents: Treaty of Paris 1763
Visitors will find a transcript of the text of the Treaty of Paris. The beginning has a long description of the people and countries involved in the Seven Years' War. It goes on to state the terms of the peace treaty for France after...
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American History: Outlines: The New Deal Brings Social Reforms
Explains the wide-sweeping social programs Franklin Roosevelt introduced after taking office in 1933, and traces the development of the New Deal from Roosevelt's proposals to Congress, the Supreme Court's nullification of many of the...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Charles Pinckney
Born near Charles Town (now Charleston), South Carolina, Charles Pinckney was the child of a wealthy family. He received a first-rate education and became an accomplished lawyer. Pinckney joined the state militia during the American...
Curated OER
Etc: Territorial Growth of the United States, 1783 1900
A map from 1911 of the United States showing the territorial acquisitions from the original states and territory established in 1783 to the Tripartite Convention of 1899 in which Germany and the United States divided the Samoan...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Nathanael Green (1742 1786)
General Nathanael Greene was commander of the Southern Department of the Continental army and a respected leader that helped America win the Revolutionary War. Here you can read about his early life, military career, the Southern...
Other
Indigenous Peoples' Literature: Joseph Brant
A detailed description of the life of Joesph Brant. Providing information on his life in the Ohio Valley to his leadership of the Mohawks after the Revolution, here you will find the many elements of his life.
Other
Marianopolis College: Joseph Brant
A detailed description of the life of Joseph Brant, from his life in the Ohio Valley to the leadership of the Mohawks after the Revolution. Also, find links to chronologies, maps, and a very nice picture gallery.
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American History: Outlines: The Divided South
Overview of the challenges African Americans in the South faced and attempts to overcome the rising issues of discrimination and segregation after Reconstruction.
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American History: Essays: Anglo Amer. Colonization in Texas: Texas 1836 1848
A brief look at the declaration of independence from Mexico by Texas in 1836, the removal of restrictions on slavery, and how this dramatically increased the population and led to a much greater reliance on the cotton industry in the...
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American History: Outlines: The Latino Movement
Section overview on the Latino Movement in which Hispanic Americans pushed for civil rights in post World War II America.
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American History: Outlines: Outline of American History: Booming 1920s
This brief article addresses many of the issues facing the country after World War I. It provides an overview of the Republican policies which supported private business.
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American History: Outlines: Second New Deal
After criticism of the early New Deal programs, Franklin Roosevelt introduced programs that emphasized work rather than relief. Read about the new programs of the Second New Deal.
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American History: Essays: Politics and Sectionalism: The Bleeding of Kansas
Discusses the tension in Kansas over the issue of slavery after Nebraska voted to be a free state.
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American History: Outlines: The Fair Deal
Overview of the successful and failed domestic policies and social reforms of President Harry S. Truman's Fair Deal following WWII.
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American History: Outlines: The Booming 1920s
Section on the post-war economic boom and social changes that hit in the 1920s after World War I.
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American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Investigation
Discusses the investigation that Andrew Jackson launched into the Second Bank of the United States after suggestions that it was meddling in politics, and Nicholas Biddle's response. Jackson took the issue to Congress, asking them to...
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American History: Outlines: Eisenhower's Approach
Brief overview of the conservative approach to domestic fiscal and social programs taken by President Dwight Eisenhower after succeeding and in contrast to President Truman.
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American History: Outlines: Postwar Unrest
Section on the period of unrest at home and abroad following WWI.
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American History: Outlines: Tensions Over Immigration
Section addresses U.S. tensions over immigration and government policies affecting the number of immigrants allowed to enter the U.S. after World War I.