Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: Chapter Seven: Republic of Texas and Statehood [Pdf]
A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. The module looks at Texas from 1836-1860,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
PBS
Pbs: The Path to Utah Statehood
A series of four good articles on why Utah was not allowed to become a state until it outlawed the Mormon practice of polygamy in 1890. The articles also contain primary source documents.
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History: From Cliff Swellings to Statehood
This resource traces the history of Colorado from its earliest inhabitants to its admittance as the thirty-eighth state of the union.
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Indiana County History Preservation Society: History of Indiana
An in-depth look at the first 100 years of Indiana statehood. Includes general information about the history of the state, important landmarks, historical documents, key events, the story of New Harmony, and much more. (Some pages...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Puerto Rico
A comprehensive learning module on Puerto Rico that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include how Puerto Rico became a...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Samuel Houston
Learn about one of the great founders of the state of Texas. Sam Houston led Texans through many difficult years and is rightfully remembered for his role in Texas' independence and statehood. (In Spanish)
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Oregon: Culture: History and Economy
This history summary about the state of Oregon starts with settlement via the Oregon Trail and includes such milestones as statehood in 1859. There is also information about Oregon's economy and government.
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Gunston Hall Plantation: Discover George Mason
Lesson plans, activities, and resources for learning about George Mason and his contributions to Virginia statehood and in forging the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: American Revolution and New Nation
Ohio state test preparation material in Social Studies prepares students on the topic of the American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance and statehood. Learning materials include video tutorials, interactive review games, downlodable review...
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Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of the Alaskan Flag
Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.
NSTATE
Learn About the 50 States: Nevada: The Great Seal of Nevada
Discusses the developement of the great seal of Nevada and Nevada's statehood.
NSTATE
North Dakota: The Great Seal of North Dakota
Provides information on the great seal of North Dakota and North Dakota's statehood.
NSTATE
South Dakota: The Great Seal of South Dakota
Provides information on the great seal of South Dakota and South Dakota's statehood.
NSTATE
Montana: The Great Seal of Montana
Provides information on the great seal of Montana as well as information on the statehood of Montana.
NSTATE
Washington: The Great Seal of Washington
Contains information on the Great Seal of Washington as well as information on the statehood of Washington.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Part Four, New Nation and Statehood
This website page includes information regarding how Tennessee became a state beginning with King George III's Proclamation of 1763 and ending with Tennessee becoming a state and moving the capitol to Knoxville.
Library of Congress
Loc: "California as I Saw It"
Digital collection features first-person accounts from the time of the Gold Rush and California statehood through the turn of the twentieth century. Presents detailed information about localities and people important to the state during...
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West Virginia Archives and History: Battle of Droop Mountain
A good description of the Battle of Droop Mountain and an explanation of its place in West Virginia history, occurring as it did just a few months after West Virginia achieved statehood. Published in the West Virginia Review in October...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Texas Independence
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students to read parts of the Texas Declaration of Independence,...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
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Books of the Kansas Collection: History of Kansas
The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.
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