Khan Academy
Khan Academy: African Americans, Women, and the Gi Bill
Although the GI Bill was intended to provide benefits to all WWII veterans, African Americans and women who had served had difficulties taking advantage of them due to discriminatory practices at the state and local levels.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: The Decade of Women
In 1992, American voters sent as many new women to Congress as were elected in any previ's liberation movement all played a part in the results of that historic election. Read more about the "Decade of the Women" in this summary.
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Early Women Masters: Harriet Powers
A beautiful portrayal of the life and work of the "mother of African-American quilting."
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Iranian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Iranian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: The Women's Rights Movement, 1848 1920
Many groups and women leaders worked tirelessly to advance women's rights in society, specifically the right to vote. This tireless effort paid off with the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. Examine the early strides in the women's...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Creating a Female Political Culture
Creating a powerful political imagery was crucial to establishing a political presence in the American public consciousness and in bringing about the acceptance of voting rights for women.
A&E Television
History.com: Why the Wampanoag Signed a Peace Treaty With the Mayflower Pilgrims
The peace accord, which would be honored on both sides for the next half-century, was the first official treaty between English settlers and Native Americans, and a rare example of cooperation between the two groups. On the orders of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Freedom Summer
During the summer of 1964, hundreds of college students flooded Mississippi to register African Americans to vote.
Black Past
Black Past: Rice, Condoleezza
This encyclopedia entry gives a very concise overview of Condoleezza Rice's professional life, leading up to her being named Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: All American Girl's Baseball League
A concise historical account of the All-American Girl's baseball team that was founded by famous owner of the Chicago Cubs, Philip Wrigley.