Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 3: Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on American Government prepares students to take the Ohio state tests in Social Studies on topics including Laws, U.S. Constitution, Rights and Responsibilities, Framework of Government, and Separation of Powers. Includes...
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Michikinikwa or Little Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Recounts the life of Little Turtle. Little Turtle was the war chief of the Miami Indians, the most powerful Indian Tribe in Ohio, who finally advocated for peace with the new United States government.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Formation of a National Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Revolution Project discusses the state of the union at the end of the Revolutionary War and how the events of the time led to the failure of the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Enlightenment Ideas and the Founding Fathers

For Students 7th - 8th
A tutorial that looks at the ideas from the Enlightenment that influenced the Founding Fathers, particularly those of John Locke and Montesquieu. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.