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The Gold Rush: Fantastic Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about the Gold Rush.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Transportation to the Western Frontier

For Teachers 6th - 8th
There were several modes of transportation for early settlers to use when they moved to the west. Students will research and document four modes of transportation using the Internet and print resources in the library.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Spice Up the Nineteenth Century!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will make interactive outlines using the Internet of the reform movements, literature, trails, religion or technology of the early nineteenth century.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader Video

For Students 3rd - 8th
In the second half of the 20th century, racial tensions rose in the US as African Americans began to challenge unjust laws that supported discrimination and segregation. This movement found its leader in the patient and inspiring...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a instructional activity about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The Panic of 1837

For Students 9th - 10th
This set uses primary sources to explore the financial practices that contributed to the Panic of 1837 and the impact of the crisis on America's politics, economy, and people.
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Curated OER

Us Troops Were Rushed to Western Europe in the 1950s to Deter Soviet Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Native Resistance in the Trans Appalachian West

For Students 5th - 8th
This site gives a brief look at the Indian alliance built by Tecumseh to confront the U.S. military which wanted to protect the settlers moving west into Indian territory.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Exploration: Lewis and Clark

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition, focusing on the beginning and western terminus of the trip.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Expanding Republic and the War of 1812

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of William Henry Harrison and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Treaty With Spain, 1819

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the western United States and northern Mexico showing the territorial disputes settled and boundary established by the Adams-Onis Treaty between the United States and Spain in 1819. The territorial disputes involved the natural...
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Curated OER

Etc: Acquisition of Territory, 1783 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1885 of the United States showing the territorial growth from the original States and the Northwest Territory in 1783 to the Russian cession of Alaska in 1867. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the original...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Creek War, 1813

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the southern United States showing the area and battle sites of the Creek War of 1813, also known as the Red Stick War. The map shows the Upper Creek territory along the Alabama and Tallapoosa rivers, Fort Mimms near the Battle...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: War of 1812, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: a map of the northern seat of war in the Great Lakes region of Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; a...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Seminole War, 1835 1842

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Florida peninsula showing the forts and battle sites during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), including the site of Dade's Massacre, Taylor's Battle, Fort Drane, Fort King, and the location of Fort Clinch at the time on...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: West Florida, 1803 1819

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the disputed territory of West Florida showing the United States claim after the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and President Madison's annexation (1810) from the Mississippi River to the Pearl River, the occupation to the Perdido...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The New West, 1889 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the western United States showing the rapid growth of the New West between 1885 and 1912 during the presidencies from Benjamin Harrison to Howard Taft. The map is color-coded to show the States admitted to the Union before the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1825 1830

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States during the Presidency of John Quincy Adams (1825&ndash1829) showing the States at the time, the Unorganized Territory of the Louisiana Purchase, and the Oregon Country under joint control with Great Britain.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1801

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States in 1801. The map is color-coded to show the States and territory of the United States west to the Mississippi River, the British territories of Upper and Lower Canada, Rupert's Land, and the Bahamas, the French...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States in 1845 after the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the annexation of Texas. The map is color-coded to show the States and territory of the United States west to the Pacific with the dates...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1789

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States in 1789, showing the State territorial claims, territories, and areas of territorial dispute. The map is color-coded to show States, territories, British possessions, and Spanish possessions, and shows the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1821

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States and territories in 1821 after the Missouri Compromise, showing the Free States and territories, the Slave States and territories, and the transitional territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chesapeake Bay, 1813 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the upper Chesapeake Bay area showing important sites during the War of 1812, including the British landing site at Benedict on their campaign to capture Washington, the site of the Battle of Bladensburg, Washington, and Fort...

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