OpenStax
Open Stax: The Rise of American Democracy
After reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy", students will be able to describe the key points of the election of 1828 and explain the scandals of Andrew Jackson's first term in office.
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Digital History
Digital History: How the Us Obtained the Panama Canal [Pdf]
The story behind building a canal through the isthmus of Panama is one of incompetence and corruption on the part of the French, who first attempted the feat. Many of the actions of the United States in acquiring the land through which...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lyndon Johnson as President
Lyndon Baines Johnson became president on the heels of a national tragedy. Review his domestic and foreign policy using the following summary, questions for critical thinking, references for further study, and a question/answer section...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Barack Obama
Highlights of the career of African American Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois, 2005-2008. He went on to be elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
A&E Television
History.com: How Us Presidents Have Communicated With the Public From the Telegraph to Twitter
From carefully staged speeches to radio to Twitter, U.S. presidents have always leveraged the cutting edge to connect directly with voters. Two centuries before Twitter, U.S. presidents understood the power of communicating directly with...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: John Adams
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Role of the Supreme Court
This essay describes the power of the Supreme Court to 'check' the actions of both the President and Congress, with some historic documentation.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 6 8)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 9 12)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)
Offers a basic overview of the official residence of the President of the United States, the White House. The only president who did not live there was George Washington, because it was not completed until 1800.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: The Presidency of Barack Obama
A text tutorial over US President Barack Obama's American presidency.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: Us in Wwi: Presidency of Woodrow Wilson
Looks at Woodrow Wilson's actions and accomplishments as president from 1913-1921. Discusses his efforts to regulate the economy, fight corruption in business, and improve societal conditions. He also supported segregationist policies in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Presidency of Jimmy Carter
Learn how Jimmy Carter failed to solve the ailing economy or confront a growing crisis in the Middle East during his one-term presidency.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Presidency of John Adams
Read about the major events of John Adams's presidency.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge
Looks at the administration of President Calvin Coolidge from 1924-1929. Discusses his early life, and his political career as governor of Massachusetts, vice-president, and then president. Describes his economic policy and his foreign...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Idea Labs: Mr. President
Excellent interactive learning site that features portraits, quotes, and facts about each U.S. President from George Washington to George W. Bush.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
The White House
The White House: Inside the White House: Decor and Art
Presents official portraits of all Presidents and First Ladies. Each portrait links to biographical information.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: William Mc Kinley
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Hail to the Chief!
The students will use prior knowledge of Presidents to complete this project. They will devise a platform based on past presidents' qualities and their impact on the nation to run against classmates in an election. Students will use this...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Politics of the Gilded Age
Politics in the last half of the 19th century reflected mediocrity at best and corruption at worst. Read about the series of "forgettable presidents," beginning with Andrew Johnson. Find out how big business could buy the government that...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: Executive Branch (3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students in grades K-12. This site presents an overview of the Executive branch of government. Links to related sites are available.