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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981 2011

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One to two period lesson plan explores the foreign and domestic policies of President Ronald Reagan. Covered are the main events occurring during Ronald Reagan's two terms as president.
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Other

Emazine: The "Gilded Age" in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a wider history of the world focuses on presidential administrations from Benjamin Harrison in 1890 through the Wilson administration. Read about the domestic policies and foreign affairs from 1890-1920.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Unsettled Domestic Issues

For Students 5th - 8th
The new United States government faced many threats to its success. Read this overview of the possible problems.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter 12: Introduction to the Neoclassical Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
In this chapter, you will learn about the following: The building blocks of neoclassical analysis, The policy implications of the neoclassical perspective, and Balancing Keynesian and Neoclassical models.
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University of California

History Project: The Removal of the Cherokee Nation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson on U.S. white-Indian relations and domestic Removal Policy in which young scholars read and analyze primary source material then, based on questions provided, write a narrative evaluating the events leading to the Trail of Tears.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The New American Republic

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on the New American Republic. After reading this section, students will be able to identify the major foreign and domestic uprisings of the early 1790s and explain the effect of these uprisings on the political system of...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at John Adams as president and the struggles he had both domestically and in foreign affairs. Read about how he kept America out of war and his political isolation because of his hard-held beliefs.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Eisenhower's Approach

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief overview of the goals and accomplishments of President Eisenhower's domesitic policies.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: The Federal Government and Negro Workers Under Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly paper investigates the treatment of the federal government, sometimes ambivalent, sometimes hostile, during the presidential terms of Woodrow Wilson. See how Wilson's need for industrial workers and soldiers in the time...
Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: "The Ruins of Their Postwar Dream Homes"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read testimony before Congress advocating for passage of the Housing Act of 1949 which would increase the availability of public housing after World War II in order to ease the shortage of housing, which drove up rents.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Housing Amendments of 1955

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the comments made by President Dwight D. Eisenhower upon the signing of the Housing Amendments of 1955. This act dealt with urban renewal and changes in basic housing law.
Primary
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Civil Rights Speech, 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
One month after his State of the Union address in 1948, President Truman spelled out specifically his ten objectives for improving civil rights in the United States. Read his speech here.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Signing the Housing Act of 1949

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman issued a statement upon his signing of the Housing Act of 1949 supporting the act and explaining its importance to the peacetime economy.
Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Veto of the Second Housing and Urban Renewal Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of President Eisenhower's letter to the Senate in which he lays out his reasons for vetoing a housing bill. See the specifics he gives that he feels would improve the bill and allow him to sign it.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.
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C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About National Security and Surveillance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module and lesson plan which examines whether or not the federal government should monitor phone and internet activity to protect the security of the United States. Comprehensive materials including C-SPAN videos and related...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...

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