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Loc: Madison's Treasures
Documents presented here relate to two seminal events in which Madison played a major role: the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of the United States (1787-1788) and the introduction (1789) in the First Federal Congress of...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Writing the Declaration of Independence
An article about the Declaration of Independence which covers the selection of the Committee of Five, Jefferson's writing, the presentation to Congress for approval, the problems in drafting, and the final changes which were made....
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: North Dakota
What does "Dakota mean" in French? What tribe did Sacajawea belong to? The Library of Congress's America's Story has answers and more about the state of North Dakota.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Jersey
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Rome Reborn: Humanism
Access scans of manuscripts belonging to the Vatican Library that were instrumental to the growth and development of humanism in Renaissance Italy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Classroom Materials: Who's That Lady?
This site was designed as a video conference with the national First Ladies Library. It is an entire lesson that culminates in a competition where students try to identify recent first ladies based on their research.
Library of Congress
Loc: Exploration and Settlement: Duke's Map of New York
A Dutch map from 1661 showing New Amsterdam. Part of a map collection from the British Library.
San Jacinto Museum of History
Herzstein Library: Smith, Erastus
This biography of Erastus Smith includes a deed to property in San Antonio granted to him by an Act of Congress, as well as other correspondence about Smith. Highlights his role as scout during fight for Texas independence.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: 19th Century African American Legislators: 1880s Repression
This several page article recounts the black legislators in the Texas Congress and their attempts to address many issues affecting the African Americans in the state. Read about the Ku Klux Klan, convict leases, and segregation on railroads
Library of Congress
Loc: The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation
Using primary texts and prior study of Colonial America and the Revolution, students examine "what type of government would best represent the ideals of the American Revolution." Worksheets, discussions, and role-playing within this...
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Loc: Teaching With Primary Sources: Hispanic Exploration in America [Pdf]
This is a great lesson plan from the Library of Congress that shows how to use primary sources in the examination of the Spanish Conquistadors in America. The lesson offers many possible activities for students to use with the primary...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Enactment of a Law
This site explains the legislative process of how a law becomes enacted, step by step.
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating a Constitution
A brief article on the efforts of Charles Pinckney along with others to amend The Articles of Confederation. Includes links to original text of unsuccessful amendments to The Articles of Confederation
Northwestern University
American Memory: Edward S. Curtis's North American Indian: Photographic Images
Find Native American tribes grouped by geographic location as well as relevant information and pictures.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: September 6: President Mc Kinley Assassinated
Find information about the assassination of President William McKinley, the assassin, and the circumstances surrounding the heinous crime. This site from the Library of Congress has links to information found throughout the Library on...
Library of Congress
Loc: Global Gateway: Meeting of Frontiers
From cossacks to cowboys, this Library of Congress special online collection looks at American westward exploration and expansion, and Russia's eastward reach into and conquest of Siberia. Includes historical information and timelines,...
Library of Congress
Loc: With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition
Through a vast collection of articles, photographs, etc. the Library of Congress is offering an exhaustive exhibition in honor of the bicentennial celebration of President Abraham Lincoln.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Peru
A thorough look at Peru from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Cambodia: A Country Study
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Cambodia from the Library of Congress.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ecuador
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Ecuador from the Library of Congress.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bangladesh: History
This Library of Congress document gives extensive information about the history of Bangladesh. This initial page gives the historical setting and then you'll need to go back to the table of contents to click on each historical topic.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Indonesia
An excellent source of information on Indonesia from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Japan
An excellent source of information on Japan from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.