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The Churchill Centre: Winston S. Churchill

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Churchill Centre includes the British prime minister's speeches, debates, and biographical information.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: March 7: Daniel Webster & First March From Selma

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, find a discussion of Daniel Webster and the slavery debate and a summary of the Selma March with historical pictures. LOC also includes links for further study.
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Rules Online: Privileged Motions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines the term and lists the various kinds of privileged motions. Also includes links to more information on the specific kinds of privileged motions.
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Charles Lindbergh: America First Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses Charles Lindbergh's involvement in the America First Committee. Vast collection of video and audio clips related to the isolationist group and U.S. support of European countries in World War II.
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Digital History

Digital History: A Bill of Rights? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
There was no Bill of Rights attached to the original Constitution, but it was a topic of discussion. Read a reconstruction of speeches of delegates to the Constitutional Convention who debated for and against the inclusion of a way to...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Prima Facie

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concise definition of the term as it applies to law. Also includes an example that is very easy to understand.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John C. Calhoun

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography of the life of Vice President John C. Calhoun, along with photos of his monument and tomb. The Library of Congress also includes a sample of Calhoun's forty-two page speech against the Compromise of 1850.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Indian Nations vs. Settlers on the American Frontier

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When the Revolutionary War ended, there was an ongoing conflict between the Native Americans and American settler in the Northwest Territory. Students will study two documents from each side of the issue and answer questions and/or hold...
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Suny Albany: Talking History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
SUNY Albany presents archives of the weekly broadcast/internet radio program, Talking History, begun in 1996 and focusing on all aspects of history. The goal is "to provide teachers, students, researchers and the general public with as...

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