Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Foundational
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Jimmy Carter
How does history view the presidency of Jimmy Carter? Learn about the problems Carter faced during his administration through a well organized summary complete with questions for analysis, references for further study, and a...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 2 of the Us Constitution
Article 2 of the US Constitution deals with the establishment of the Executive Branch, the election of the President and Vice-President, the powers and responsibilities of the President, and the process of impeachment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan, Pt. 2: Foreign Policy
Under President Reagan, the Cold War began to thaw and trouble brewed in the Middle East. Learn about Reagan's foreign policy initiatives by perusing this summary, reading an excerpt from his "Evil Empire" speech, answering thought...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
Other
The Constitution of the State of Nevada
The complete text of the Nevada Constitution. The Nevada constitution of July 4, 1864 forbid slavery and allowed for President Lincoln to proclaim that the State of Nevada was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original...
Cengage Learning
Primary Sources: Jackson's Veto of the Bank of the United States
One of Jackson's major political battles was over the power of the Bank of the United States. This site gives a brief explanation of that issue, and the text of Jackson's veto of the bill which would support the bank. The site also...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Presidency of George Washington
As the first president of the United States, George Washington set several important precedents for the federal government.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jefferson Clinton
Examine the office of the 42nd President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org effectively presents the life of William Jefferson Clinton.
Digital History
Digital History: Hamilton, Jefferson, First National Bank of the Us [Pdf]
As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6
A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: President of the u.s. Requirements & Term
A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Role of the President
During this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore the role of the president by navigating the Internet and other resources. Students will learn about the president's family, advisors, and others who help him to accomplish his...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Signers of the Declaration: John Adams
This site provides an interactive biography of former President John Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Panama the 1903 Treaty and Qualified Independence
A canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans had been the dream of several countires for years. Read about how the United States supported Panama's breakaway from Colombia in order to gain access to the isthmus of Panama, the final...
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents John Quincy Adams
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents George Washington
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, the first President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Thomas Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents William H. Harrison & John Tyler
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Vice President John Tyler becoming President of the United Stated after the death of President William H. Harrison. A question sheet is available to help students build...