Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Civil War Introduction
Article introducing the Civil War. The author provides background information on the debates between the North and South eventually leading to war.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Samuel De Champlain
This passage highlights passionate French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, in his conquest for new lands in present day Canada and his establishment of France's North American capital of Quebec. Click the "Samuel de Champlain Activities"...
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
Other
University of Exeter: History of Money From Ancient Times to the Present Day
A collection of fairly in-depth essays using information from a book on the history of money. Some titles include "The History of Celtic Coinage," "Money in North American History," and "Britain and European Monetary Union."
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: North American Deermouse
North American Deermice rarely leave their homes during the day, but feed opportunistically at night on whatever is available: seeds, nuts, fruit, berries, insects and other animal matter, and whatever they find tasty in houses. Deermice...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Improvements in Transportation: Post American Revolution to Civil War
From the earliest days of European exploration, the land and waterways seemed to do their best to frustrate growth and movement in what was to become North Carolina. In its natural condition, the area was just not an easy place to get...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Hooded Skunk
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the hooded skunk. Content includes detailed drawings, photographs, specimens, and a map showing the skunk's...
Other
Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
This site provides information on the three Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Hartford Web Publishing
Hartford Black History Project: Citizens of Color: Black Society After Civil War
Discusses the history of the African American community in Hartford, Connecticut, in terms of the migration of former slaves to the city right after the end of the Civil War. Also discusses a second wave of migration as African Americans...
Digital History
Digital History: The Civil Rights Movement Moves North
Summers of the late 1960s was a time of widespread violence and rioting in the nation's major inner cities. What was previously thought of as a problem of the South had spread nation-wide and was now demanding immediate attention.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Impact of Dred Scott: The Road to Civil War
After the Dred Scott decision by the US Supreme Court, the friction between the North and South over slavery escalated, and the North began to fear that they might not be able to prevent slavery from spreading into their states. The Dred...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Caldwell Calhoun
This biographical resource on John Calhoun points out Calhoun's resignation, the first vice-president to resign from active office. Calhoun opposed Jackson's affirmative stand on the Tariff of 1828 which favored the Industrial North over...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Vietnam War Timeline: Causes
A detailed timeline showing the events leading up to and during the Vietnam War. Begins in 1802 with French involvement in Vietnam and continues up to the bombing of North Vietnam by the United States in 1965.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Beaver
The largest North American rodent and the only one with a broad, flat, scaly tail, the Beaver is now common and widespread, even in areas it did not inhabit during pre-colonial times. The modifications it makes to the environment by...
The History Cat
The History Cat: America Enters the Ring
Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...
University of Virginia
Virginia Center for Digital History: United States Expansion, 1800 1860
An essay that looks at issues affecting Americans leading up to the Civil War. These included economic changes that led to new ideological, social, cultural, and political issues that further divided the nation along moral and regional...
Digital History
Digital History: European Colonization North of Mexico
Although settlements by other northern European countries are mentioned, the primary focus of this article is on English settlements and the types of immigrants who came to the New World from England.
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Government of Canada
Canadian Military History Gateway: Canadian Military Heritage Vol. 3: Norad
Provides background information and a Canadian perspective on NORAD, the joint defense organization of Canada and the United States.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Eastern Mole
Eastern Moles have the widest distribution of any North American mole and are common throughout most of the eastern United States where soils are favorable. They prefer moist loamy or sandy soils and are scarce or absent in heavy clay,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Pocket Gopher
Of all North American pocket gophers, the Northern Pocket Gopher has the widest distribution, across most of the western United States and south-central Canada, and it occurs in the greatest variety of habitats. Only habitats with a...
Ducksters
Ducksters: North Carolina State History for Kids
On this website, students read about the history and timeline of the state of North Carolina including early explorers, Native Americans, Roanoke Colony, the American Revolution, and the Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: North Dakota State History for Kids
Kids explore the history and timeline of the state of North Dakota including early explorers, Native Americans, Louisiana Purchase, and becoming a state on this site.