Learners explore justice issues. In this social activism lesson, students watch "Social Activism in the United States," and then locate newspaper articles from the 1960's and 1970's about events during the era.

Tenth graders explain the "watchdog" role of the press. They identify varied roles that citizens, reporters, and editors play in maintaining a free press. They identify value conflicts between freedom of the press and other rights.

Eleventh graders analyze charts and primary source documents to compare life in the 1940s and 1950s. They are encouraged to examine the economy, government, sports and education.

From a chapter in a history textbook. This section looks at the election of 1972, which Richard Nixon won, and the subsequent Watergate crisis. Includes review questions.

This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.

Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...

One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.

Through the context of history, a collection of speeches, assignments, and additional resources students will use this learning module to determine whether Richard Nixon helped or hurt the United States during his presidency despite his...

This site, as a companion to a high school A.P. U.S. History course, offers a lengthy series of outlines and charts timelining U.S. history, from America's colonial beginnings to the Watergate scandal of the 1970s. By providing the...

Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...

Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.

A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.

Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.

Learn all about the events of Watergate--what happened, how it was handled and the process it took to become resolved.

Learn about Nixon's presidency, including his strategy to get the United States out of the Vietnam War, his foreign policy maneuvers with China and the Soviet Union, and his fall from grace due to the Watergate scandal.

Young scholars will write an essay on the causes of the Watergate affair using background information, a chronology of events, and nineteen primary source documents.

A good description of the Watergate affair, what led up to it, who was involved, and why it was such a big deal.

Gives accounts, both written and audio, and photographs of the Senate Watergate hearings and the House Impeachment hearings.

Analyze the scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency and added to the loss of confidence our nation had in our government. Included on this site is a concise summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a...

Outstanding online exhibition featuring the works of political cartoonist, Herb Block,the creator of the phrase "McCarthyism." Spanning seventy years, this exhibit of over one hundred of his works shows why this Pulitzer Prize winner was...

Read about the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon.

Overview of the accomplishments and defeats of President Richard M. Nixon's administration.

Brief overview of the Ford administration as he stepped in to fill the presidential void.

Summary of the domestic and foreign policy challenges and accomplishments of the Carter administration.