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Digital History

Digital History: Introduction: Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the breakdown in Indian society in the late 18th century focusing on famed Shawnee war chief Tecumseh.
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Fort Mims Most Brutal Indian Massacre in Us History

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed summay of the massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, the aftermath, and Fort Mims today.
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National Park Service: Revolutionary War: Portraits: James Hull

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...
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Women in History: Dolley Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Sam Houston [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A reader's theater script with biographical information for the Texas' historical figure, Sam Houston, is provided on these pages. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
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National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
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National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for a study on the bravery of women? Risking being caught as a spy, Laura Secord made a perilous 19 mile trek to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an impending attack by the Americans. Through a short video, Secord is remembered as a...
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: u.s. Presidents James Madison

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Maryland Historical Society: Collections Online

For Students 9th - 10th
An online database full of paintings, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts pieces, and lithographs pertaining to history topics. Topics include American Civil War, African American History, Women's History, and immigration and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Tecumseh

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Tecumseh on this site. Learn about Chief of the Shawnee, leader of the Tecumseh Confederacy, and leader of the Indians in the War of 1812.
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Si Spain: La Guerra Peninsular Y La Constitucion De 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
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Action Between Hms Shannon and Uss Chesapeake, June 1, 1813, by John T. Lee

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This famous portrait in Canadian History by John T. Lee, showing the capture of the American Chesapeake during the War of 1812 by the British HMS Shannon, is reproduced on the Living Memory website from the National Library of Canada.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Decatur's Medal, Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...

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