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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The United States and the Haitian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the roots of the Haitian Revolution and the American response. Our policy shifted many times from 1791 until we recognized Haiti's independence in 1862. Read the following synopsis to better understand our ambivalence.
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Presidents & the Constitution: War: Commander in Chief

For Students 9th - 10th
The President of the United States has many powers. This site provides an extensive overview on the President's role as Commander in Chief and includes a video.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Patriotic Labor: America During World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the need for American labor during World War I. It provided second-class citizens, such as women and African Americans, a brief opportunity for better jobs that would help foment in them a desire for more and equal...
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Behind the Scenes: The Mc Carran Internal Security Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the origins and impact of the McCarran Internal Security Act which President Harry Truman called "the greatest danger to freedom of speech, press and assembly, since the Alien and Sedition Laws of 1798." Find out how a fear of...
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, overweight, and quick-tongued, John Adams hardly fits the model of the typical Founder. But Adams's contributions to American independence and the formation of the United States government were great. Adams penned defenses of...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: United States vs. Thomas Cooper

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The information, documents and lessons relating to the United States vs. Thomas Cooper case. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: First Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on first amendment of the United States Constitution.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of the Press

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on the history of freedom of press in the United States.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Civil Liberties in Wartime

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an interactive timeline about the history of civil liberties at wartime.
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The United States and the French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The French Revolution had political consequences in the United States. It forced us to adopt a clear foreign policy of neutrality and to pass legislation concerning immigration. Examine how Jefferson and Adams responded to the French...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Revolution and the New Nation (1754 1820s)

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to primary source documents from the revolution to the new nation.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Adams and Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Washington retired in 1797, firmly declining to serve for more than eight years as the nation's head. His vice president, John Adams of Massachusetts, was elected the new president. Even before he entered the presidency, Adams had...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Presidency of John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
John Adams, early revolutionary and founding father, became the second president of the United States, only to face difficult foreign policy problems. Read about the XYZ Affair and the Federalists' preparation for war with France.
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Savvas Learning

Changing Views of Free Speech

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to follow flow chart that shows how the idea of freedom of speech has changed throughout the years. Make sure to click on each box of information to get a more in depth description.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Quiz yourself on the United States involvement in World War I.
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American Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
List of facts about John Adams and his presidency, with links to additional information, including the text of his inaugural address and a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Over Here

For Students 5th - 8th
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Politics in Transition: Public Conflict in the 1790s

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the struggles taking place in politics in the 1790s. Even the honorable George Washington was not sheltered from contentious criticism. Read about the foreign and domestic problems that loomed in that decade.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Freedom of Speech and Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline freedom of speech and association in the United States.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Election of 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides and overview of the issues surrounding the Election of 1800.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
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The Medal by John Dryden

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the poem, along with a brief opening note is offered at this site.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of Progressive Era legislation with brief descriptions of the laws.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Us Summary in World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.

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