University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Manifest Destiny: The New Manifest Destiny
While many thought that the doctrine of Manifest Destiny had spent itself when Americans reached the Pacific Ocean, it could also be seen to extend beyond the shores of the United States. For example, Hawaii and Alaska were acquired later.
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Read Works: Tribal Tribute
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Aleuts
Learn about the culture of the Aleut people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: North Alaskan Eskimos
Learn about the culture of the North Alaskan Eskimos. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pacific Eskimo Kinship, Marriage and Family
Learn about the culture of the Pacific Eskimo. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Ecotrust: Temperate Rain Forest People and Places [Pdf]
This site from Ecotrust has information on the people and history of the Northwestern American coastal temperate rain forest.(California to Alaska) Find out about the history of this specific temperate rain forest, and the people it has...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ak: Brooks River Archeological District
An archaeological site located along an ancient beach and modern river. There are twenty separate well preserved sites which have provided a large number of Arctic Small Tool Tradition artifacts.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tanaina
A webpage containing information about an Athapaskan-speaking group of people who live in Alaska. Learn about the history and culture of the Tanaina.