The Mexican-American War fulfilled James Polk's desire to acquire the territory of New Mexico and California from Mexico. See how the fight was provoked, and read about Stephen Kearny's actions in New Mexico and John Fremont's in...

A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.

This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.

Rome strengthens her position on the Italian peninsula, defeating her neighbors, and establishing a method of incorporating and governing colonies which she will use in her future expansion.

Information about the period in United States history between the Civil War and World War I. The United States was transformed from a rural republic to an urban state.

Find out how Romans hold out against the sacking, burning, and siege of their city by the barbarians from Gaul.

Students explore the formation of the American identity as they learn early United States history from the eve of the Revolution to the end of Reconstruction

Lessons for learners in K-12 depicting North America prior to the United States and Mexico War, 1845. Students explore the mid-century political and cultural context in which the U.S. experienced growth and expansion.

Students will complete a web quest that includes reading material on the expansion of voting rights, viewing video on historical events related to suffrage, and completing a multimedia project (public service announcement). An extension...

BBC News features an expansive overview of the European country of Latvia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...

A map of the western United States between 1836 and 1850 showing the Texas controversy and territorial adjustments at the time. The map is color-coded to show the unorganized territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the boundary line with...

A map showing the disputed territory in 1846 between the Nueces River, claimed to be the territory boundary by Mexico, and the Rio Grande River, claimed to be the boundary by the Republic of Texas. The map also shows the old Spanish...