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The American Presidents (Middle, History)
Eighth graders get a firm understanding of the major contributions and defining characteristics of the American Presidents.
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Civil Service Reform: Senate Debates
Eleventh graders outline civil service reform proposals made by Senators during debates on Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. They interpret 1883 Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act to see if it incorporated Senators' proposals or...
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Civil Service Reform: Campaign Contributions
Eleventh graders discuss the 19th-century spoils system. They discuss the 1990s licenses for bribes campaign contribution scandal that occurred under George Ryan's (Illinois's then-Secretary of State) tenure. .
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Thomas Jefferson
Fourth graders recall the names of the first two presidents of the United States and identify the man who became the third. They compose an epitaph for Thomas Jefferson.
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What Are You Looking For?
Second graders research textbooks and weblinks for information related to objects in a time capsule. They use the information to construct a timeline of the events and people connected to the objects in the time capsule.
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Australian Travel Adventure
Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...
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The Judiciary in American History
Young scholars investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to...
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #7
For this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 5 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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ESL: States and Their Nicknames
In this ESL state nicknames worksheet, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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Math and Native Americans
Students explore how math is relevant to Native Americans. Students investigate Indian culture through geometry. They describe and create geometric polygons and patterns. Students problem solve with tangram patterns to make Indian...
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Views Concerning U.S. Imperialism after the Spanish-American War
Students research the impact of American Imperialism. In this Spanish-American War lesson, students visit the listed Web sites to discover details about the war and its effects. Students use the information they locate to participate in...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies:andrew Jackson Altrocious Saint in Bewildering Era
Here, read a summary of the life and career of Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. Part of a larger site about Andrew Jackson's presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson 1767 1845 a Brief Biography
The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson: Domestic Affairs
A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his presidency, from the "spoils system" to veto of the bank recharter to his Indian removal policy.
Rice University
The Papers of Jefferson Davis: Andrew Jackson
This is a partial text of the eulogy delivered by Davis at Andrew Jackson's funeral on June 28, 1845.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Life and Times of Andrew Jackson
A brief overview of Andrew Jackson's life.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Andrew Jackson's Case for the Removal of Indians
Here, read the text to President Jackson's "First Annual Message to Congress, 8 December 1830," in which Jackson argues for the removal of Native Americans.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Old Hickory
Discusses Andrew Jackson's personality and the difficulties and conflicts he experienced prior to his inauguration as President. While in the Senate, he took measures to try to improve his public image.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Andrew Jackson
This easy-to-navigate site has Andrew Jackson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Duel With Charles Dickinson
From the American Revolution Project, this account from the University of Groningen of Andrew Jackson's duel with Charles Dickinson shows why the duel brought dishonor to Jackson. Use the naigation bar to return to the American...
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