University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan
The initial source for links to all aspects of the Buchanan presidency, including information on his cabinet, domestic policy and foreign policy. From the Miller Center.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
Northern Illinois University provides audio, visual, and text documents about Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years. You can search historical themes that relate to Lincoln and a biography of Lincoln. The site offers both primary and...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A Fatal Contradiction Webisode 5
Webisode 5 - A Fatal Contradiction. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
Other
Annenberg Foundation: Fact check.org
This nonpartisan and nonprofit organization monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by United States politicians. In an effort to reduce the level of deception and confusion in US politics, the site reviews statements made in...
FOX News
Fox News: Politics
FOX News covers the latest in United States politics. Impact is presented with television and the internet in mind.
Curated OER
Washington Post: First Presidential Debate
Transcript, video, and analysis of the first Presidential debate between George W. Bush and John Kerry in 2004.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Stephen A. Douglas
he A lengthy biography of Stephen Douglas. Discusses his involvement in politics, in particular, his involvement with the slavery issue, his runs for presidency, his famous debates, and much more.
Digital History
Digital History: Emergence of a New Party System
There were many reasons for splits in the first Republican party, now usually referred to as the Democratic-Republican Party. See how that changed the party itself and the ways those changes affected the election of 1824.
Other
Fca Homeschool: History 806
A sample lesson plan covering the sectionalism and problems facing the nation in its debate on slavery in the 1850s.
Other
Republican Party: Our History
Read the first few paragraphs of this article to find out about the formation of the Republican Party in 1854 and how it affected the political scene in the last part of the 1850s.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan: A Life in Brief
A brief look at James Buchanan as president and the controversies he faced. From the Miller Center.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Coalition
Overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration after his decisive re-election in 1936. Discusses political party organization and the debate over government responsibility to citizens.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Is the Republican Party on the Verge of a Crackup?
Article reports on the chaos in the Republican party, and the long term effects this presidential election season could have on the GOP.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Political Divisions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart details the growing political divisions in the United States in the decade before the Civil War. It includes information on the election of 1856, the Dred Scott Decision, the Lincoln...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Stephen A. Douglas
A captioned portrait of Stephen Douglas encapsulates his political career and reputation in a few short paragraphs.
Other
Nicky Case: To Build a Better Ballot
Distrust in democracy has been growing in America over the past few generations. There are many ways to help regain trust and Nicky Case analyzes one of those ways - choosing an alternative voting system. By viewing computer simulations...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Mc Kinley Tariff, 1890
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the McKinley Tariff Bill, 1890. The proposed tariff was on imported manufactured goods, and while protecting the manufacturing industry, placed hardships on the...