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World Awaits Bush Global Policy
Students read an online article in order to participate in a discussion and writing activity based on it.
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Watergate Revisited
Students review Watergate Files and the Watergate Trial using Internet sites. They read about the people involved in Watergate. They discuss the events leading up to and after Watergate.
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"Pitchfork" Ben Tillman and Political Reform in South Carolina
Eleventh graders examine the political reform movement in South Carolina spearheaded by "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. In this South Carolina history lesson, 11th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding Tillman...
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"Once Upon a Time": Tearing Down Fences
Ninth graders study how individuals take responsibility in reducing societal misunderstandings. They discover the irony in thinking that building fences provides security and solves societal problems. They consider the fences that every...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Visual Idiom, A Lame Duck
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about lame duck sessions and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Chapter 28 – The 1980s
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages describing 1980's America and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Chapter 29 – The 1990s and Today
In this 1990s America learning exercise, students read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Progressivism (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 14 fill in the blank questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Constitution Day
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students find 20 terms related to the Constitution by reading the clues and complete the puzzle.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Election of 2000
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in Electoral College history and the first to be decided by the Supreme Court. This source explains what happened on election night and the following month. Included are references for...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidential Election of 2000 and the War on Terror
This article discusses the highly contested presidential election of 2000, George W. Bush Administration policies, and the changes brought about by the War on Terror.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 2000
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2000 won by Republican nominee, George W. Bush.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 2004
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2004 won by Republican candidate, George W. Bush.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1988
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: George W. Bush
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...
Digital History
Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The 2004 Presidential Election
Overview of the presidential contest between John Kerry and George W. Bush.
University of California
Regional Oral History Office: 1992 Presidential Election
A brief overview of the presidential election of 1992 which included a strong third party candidate, H. Ross Perot. See what the issues were and find out why an incumbent was defeated. Included is a video clip of one of the presidential...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Election 2000
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
US National Archives
Nara: Charters of Freedom
National Archives exhibit presents selected pages of George Bush's State of the Union Address given January 31, 1990. Includes introductory essay on freedom.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: Introducing President George W. Bush!
Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 2000 Bush vs. Gore
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in American history. View presidential campaign advertisement that included the slogans "A Fresh Start" and "Prosperity for America's Families". Features video clips, information about the...