University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a biography of Thomas Jefferson that includes information on his early career, prelude to the presidency, and his presidency.
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project: Missouri Compromise: 1820
Interactive map showing free states and territories and slave states and territories before and after the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Click on the map to choose before or after and the key. Shockwave required.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: States and Territories: Indian Territory
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the Indian...
Other
Progress Made Visible: American World's Fairs: Progress Made Visible
Find information on the four major expositions of the last half of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century in the United States. Primary sources tout the progress in America over the century and celebrate the American spirit.
Other
Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
A 10-minute movie showing the expansion of the United States after the end of the Revolutionary War. Follow the directions to start the movie and listen to the explanations.
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Etc: Territorial Growth of the United States , 1783 1867
A map from 1897 of the United States showing the territorial growth from the original States and the Northwest Territory in 1783 to the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the...
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Etc: Territorial Growth of the United States, 1783 1867
A map from 1897 of the United States showing the territorial growth from the original States and the Northwest Territory in 1783 to the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the...
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Etc: The Growth of the United States, 1776 1867
A map of the United States showing the growth of the nation from 1776-1867. The map is color-coded to show the thirteen original states, the territory acquired by conquest during the revolution and the Treaty of 1783, the Louisiana...
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Etc: Territorial Development of the United States, 1783 1867
A map of the United States showing the growth of the nation from 1783-1867. The map is color-coded to show the thirteen original states, the territory acquired by conquest during the revolution and the Treaty of 1783, the Louisiana...
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Etc: The Territorial Growth of the United States, 1783 1853
A map from 1911 of the United States showing the territorial growth from the original States and the Northwest Territory in 1783 to the Gadsden Purchase of 1853. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the original thirteen...
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Etc: The Territorial Growth of the United States , 1783 1853
A map from 1894 of the United States showing the territorial growth from the original States and the Northwest Territory in 1783 to the Russian cession of Alaska in 1867. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the original...
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Etc: Territorial Acquisitions of the United States, 1783 1900
A map from 1920 of the United States and its territories between 1783 and 1900 showing the nation's expansion and date of acquisition of each new territory or possession. The map is color-coded to show the progression from the original...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Dispute Between United States and Mexico, 1846
A map showing the disputed territory in 1846 between the Nueces River, claimed to be the territory boundary by Mexico, and the Rio Grande River, claimed to be the boundary by the Republic of Texas. The map also shows the old Spanish...
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Etc: Texas Controversy and Territorial Adjustment, 1836 1850
A map of the western United States between 1836 and 1850 showing the Texas controversy and territorial adjustments at the time. The map is color-coded to show the unorganized territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the boundary line with...
Digital History
Digital History: Pathfinders
Read a brief description of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Pike Expedition which sought to map out the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Lewis and Clark Expedition
Presents important information about the Lewis and Clark expedition with 20 interesting facts about this important event that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The Lewis and Clark expedition helped by Sacagawea traveled...
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1821
A map of the United States and territories in 1821 after the Missouri Compromise, showing the Free States and territories, the Slave States and territories, and the transitional territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1800
A map of the United States in 1800 prior to the Louisiana Purchase.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert R. Livingston
(1746-1813) Lawyer and diplomat who seized the opportunity to make the Louisiana Purchase.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: West Florida, 1803 1819
A map of the disputed territory of West Florida showing the United States claim after the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and President Madison's annexation (1810) from the Mississippi River to the Pearl River, the occupation to the Perdido...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1825 1830
A map of the United States during the Presidency of John Quincy Adams (1825&ndash1829) showing the States at the time, the Unorganized Territory of the Louisiana Purchase, and the Oregon Country under joint control with Great Britain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion...