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Freedom on the Move: Traveling Back
In this lesson, students will read and analyze ads written from 1850 to 1860 and make a timeline of the ads. They will consider important historical events, people, and literature from those years and build a timeline in their classroom...
Library of Congress
Loc: On the Homefront
This site from the Library of Congress provides posters and information on the home front during World War II and World War I. What were the people at home doing to help the men and women in the armed forces? See posters on Volunteer...
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Children of the Camps: Internment History
An overview of the history of people of Japanese ancestry who were confined to internment camps during World War II. There is a timeline of events and links to original documents.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
Learn about the context behind the Gettysburg Address through this detailed, historical account. Contained within this site are links to audio and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
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David Holt: The Roots of Mountain Music
This is a short history of the major influences that have combined to create mountain music, one of which is minstrel music. Provides a good decription of minstrel music in general. Includes names and descriptions of specific songs,...
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Karpeles Manuscript Library: Constitution of the Confederate States of America
Students can see the actual first page of the Constitution for the Confederacy. Of interest is an explanation of who "We, the People" included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Culture & Change, Evolution of Black History
Explore the Black History in America in the lives of famous African Americans. Features include a clickable interactive timeline that highlights important events, accomplishments, and personalities from 1492 to 2001.
PBS
This Far by Faith: Henry Mc Neal Turner
This PBS series page for This Far by Faith profiles Civil War-era African Methodist Episcopalian churchman Henry McNeal Turner.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Henry Seward (1801 1872)
Brief biography on William Henry Seward who was appointed Secretary of State by Abraham Lincoln on March 5, 1861, and served until March 4, 1869. Seward carefully managed international affairs during the Civil War and also negotiated the...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "What Five Dollars Paid" by t.s. Arthur
"What Five Dollars Paid" shows the chain reaction money can have when used to help people. Read the full text on this site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: 1983 United States Embassy Bombing
Learn about what happened during the 1983 bombing of the US embassy in Beirut. Sixty-three people were killed in this attack.
New York Times
New York Times: Fear in Western Sudan
Presents the genocide in Darfur by using audio and pictures in an interactive format. Gives information about the genocide and also gives the audience a real glimpse into what is happening to the people of Darfur.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Chief Joseph
This brief student-written article on Chief Joseph and his efforts to maintain peace between his people and the white settlers includes several links to further information and books for further reading and research.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
PBS
Pbs the West: Charles Goodnight
Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was one of the most prosperous cattleman of the American West. Read a thorough biography about him here at this site.
Curated OER
Bbc: Sierre Leone's War Crimes Tribunal
Fifty thousand people were killed and thousands had their bodies mutilated during the civil war in Sierre Leone. Find out who has been charged, how the tribunal is different from other war crime tribunals and how long the court was...
PBS
Pbs the West: George Armstrong Custer
This is a biography of General George Armstrong Custer who was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn against the Lakota Indians.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Shiloh
Before the Battle of Shiloh, many people believed that the Civil War wouldn't last long. But on April 6 and 7, 1862, two massive armies collided on this out-of-the-way piece of land in Hardin County. By the time the battle ended, nearly...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: What Happened to Railroads?
Between the Civil War and World War II, railroads were one of the nation's most important businesses and an integral part of people's lives. In this lesson, students assume the role of detectives investigating why the rail companies...
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Sam Davis
Sam Davis is described as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy" -- and for good reason. This website will provide more information about the famous Confederate spy.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Reconstruction: Northerners in the South
A fascinating firsthand account from the perspective of a carpetbagger and Civil War veteran. This veteran describes the roles he played in the Reconstruction process, his efforts to fit into Southern society, and Southern attitudes...
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Andrew Johnson Historic Site
Andrew Johnson presided over the American government during the turbulent years immediately following the Civil War. He did not fare well, nearly becoming the first president removed from office by Congress. Today people still argue...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Gilded Age
The United States had an industrial resurgence after the Civil War. Read about the growth of big business in many areas and the men associated with these businesses. See also the people who did not prosper during this time and evaluate...
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