Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Infographic
Adult cigarette smoking has decreased in recent years, but it is still the number one cause of preventable disease and death in America. An infographic breaks cigarette smoking down by education level, geographical region, gender, race,...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mapping History: Alaska and Hawaii
On this map you can see Alaska and Hawaii in relation to the contiguous United States and read brief text about their purchase/annexation, territorial status, and addition as states.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Conifers in Canada and Eastern United States, 1911
A map from 1911 of North America showing the distribution patterns of the dominant conifers in Canada and eastern United States to Alaska. The species shown are Picea mariana (Black Spruce), Larix laricina (Tamarack), Pinus divaricata...
Curated OER
New York Times: Above It All in Alaska
Get a birds' eye view of the great state of Alaska presented in this spectacular slideshow by the New York Times.
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Alaska State Flag
Presents extensive information regarding Alaska's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Etc: Alaska Boundary Controversy, 1867 1903
A map of southeastern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1890
A map from 1890 of the United States showing the territorial expansion from the original Thirteen Colonies to the states and territories of 1890. This map shows state capitals, railroads, lakes, and rivers. The map is color-coded to show...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1900
A map from 1900 of the United States showing the territorial expansion from the original Thirteen Colonies to the states and territories of 1900. The map is color-coded to show the original states, states admitted between 1791 and 1860,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Alaska, 1920
A map of Alaska from 1920 showing the State capital at Juneau, cities, towns, ports, railroads, overland and submarine telegraph lines, major rivers and mountains, coastal features, and islands. The map has inset maps detailing the areas...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Alaska, 1920
A map of Alaska from 1920 showing the State capital at Juneau, cities, towns, ports, railroads, overland and submarine telegraph lines, major rivers and mountains, coastal features, and islands. The map has inset maps detailing the areas...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Alaska, 1920
A map of Alaska from 1920 showing the State capital at Juneau, cities, towns, ports, railroads, overland and submarine telegraph lines, major rivers and mountains, coastal features, and islands. The map has inset maps detailing the areas...
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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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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: American Flag Raising Site
In 1867, site of Russian flag lowering and American flag raising marking the transfer of Alaska to the U.S.; in 1959, after Alaska admitted as 49th state, site of first official raising of 49-star U.S. flag; also called Castle Hill.
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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 1889
A map from 1889 of North America showing the expansion in the region of the United States from the original Thirteen Colonies at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783 to the time the map was made, around 1889, before the territories...