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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Words of War: The u.s. Congress Repeals of the 1939 Neutrality Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of a joint resolution to repeal sections of the 1939 Neutrality Act.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
Primary
ibiblio

Ibiblio: World War Ii Resources: 1935 Neutrality Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of Franklin Roosevelt's approval of the Neutrality Act of 1935, passed by the Congress in August, 1935. Read why Roosevelt thinks this act is a reasonable reflection of American foreign policy in the mid-1930s.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War

For Students 5th - 8th
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Sussex Pledge

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview provides detailed facts and information on the Sussex Pledge, a promise to the US to alter the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in WWI.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Monroe Doctrine, 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover important facts and interesting information about the Monroe Doctrine whose purpose was to declare the United States opposition to colonialism and defined the foreign policy of the United States for many years.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
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George Washington University

The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project: Alfred M. Landon (1887 1987)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting biography of Alf Landon, who ran for president against Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 even though he agreed with most of Roosevelt's positions and actions to pull the country out of the Great Depression. Read about his...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Unsettled Domestic Issues

For Students 5th - 8th
The new United States government faced many threats to its success. Read this overview of the possible problems.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: 1930s Isolationism

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the ways the American government and people looked inward during the 1930s, isolating themselves from actions taking place in Europe and Asia.