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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Articles of Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from the University of Groningen's page of "From Revolution to Reconstruction", you can read the Articles of Confederation, written in 1781. Authors listed with the states for which they were writing.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Labor Conflicts and Unionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This several page chapter from the site From Revolution to Reconstruction outlines the growth of the union in the railroad industry in the late 19th century. Read about the strikes, working conditions, the beginning of the American...
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Excerpts From "The Fugitive Slave Act"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site titled, "From Revolution to Reconstruction," provides excerpts from the text of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, part of the Compromise of 1850.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Andrew Johnson: 17th President

For Students 9th - 10th
Page containing links to primary source text of Andrew Johnson's speeches, including State of the Union 1866-1868, Cleveland Speech and a speech made to the House of Representatives on his position to veto the first Reconstruction Act.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Plight of the Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the plight of Native Americans and government policy after Reconstruction in an era of expanding settlement in U.S.
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PBS

Pbs: The West Benjamin "Pap" Singleton

For Students 9th - 10th
From the critically acclaimed PBS series, "The West," this site provides a brief biography of Benjamin "Pap" Singleton, a leader of the "Great Exodus" which brought thousands of African Americans west from the post-Reconstruction South.
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Other

Cabrillo College: Who Was First? Untangling America's Prehistoric Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a very short overview of the importance of Spirit Cave man and includes a facial reconstruction. Links to Luzia, Kennewick Man, Prince of Whales Island Man, and Clovis Culture.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A President Impeached

For Students 5th - 8th
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Pyramids and Temples

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site creates a computer-generated reconstruction of Egyptian pyramids and temples. View pyramid floor plans, paintings, drawings, and photos.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Rebuilding the Old Order

For Students 5th - 8th
Reconstruction in the South engendered corruption, greed, a poor economy, and a backlash against the idea of allowing freed slaves to take part in political and civic life. Read about the formation of paramilitary groups who attempted to...
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World Food Programme

World Food Program: Afghanistan Recovery

For Students 9th - 10th
The Food Program reports on the difficult recovery in Afghanistan due to years of war and drought. Information on various reconstruction efforts is provided.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The Freedmen's Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This collection of documents, images, and readings from the era give an overview of the work done by the Freedmen's Bureau and the racial and political struggles the agency faced during the Reconstruction Era. Includes a teaching guide.
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Other

Theatron: Computer Theater Reconstructions

For Students 9th - 10th
Theaters from ancient times are recreated using computer graphics. Photos of remaining theaters are provided.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Sculpture Reconstruction Copan, Honduras (2002)

For Students 9th - 10th
Structure is discussed and well as its purpose as a dwelling place for a ruler/deity.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Temple 22 Facade Reconstruction Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Life in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Depicts life in Iraq since the United States invaded. Uses figures, charts, and maps to discuss the reconstruction, security, people, oil, health, cost of living, and education of the Iraqis. Covers time period from March 2003, until...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Hiram Rhoades Revels

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Hiram Rhoades Revels, who is best remembered as not only the first African American to hold a seat in the U.S. Senate, but also for his dedication to improving the spiritual and educational needs of the African American...
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Black Past

Black Past: White, George Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry, the story of George Henry White is told. He was a congressman from North Carolina during Reconstruction.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Radical Republicans

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the beginnings of the Republican Party before the Civil War, and the transformation to Radical Republicanism during Reconstruction as they attempted to guarantee equal rights for African Americans. Information is...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Effects of the Civil War

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will work in groups to research the causes of the Civil War, events during the war, and Reconstruction. They will compile their information into a multimedia presentation. They will use research to answer the essential question,...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Analyzing Political Cartoons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders will learn different strategies that will help them to analyze the overall meaning of a political cartoon. The cartoons are focused on the Reconstruction Era. They will then design their own political cartoon that a peer...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: The Compromise of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
The Compromise of 1877 gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency in exchange for the end of Reconstruction in the South.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Carpetbaggers

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides facts and information about the Carpetbaggers, opportunist Northerners who went to the South during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War.

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