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iCivics

I Civics: Louisiana Purchase (1803)

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In this map-based instructional activity, students learn the historic importance of the Mississippi River, why the U.S. was determined to maintain access, and how the United States acquired the land that made up the Louisiana Purchase.

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Siteseen: American Historama: Non Intercourse Act

For Students 9th - 10th

The purpose of the 1809 Non-Intercourse Act was to permit U.S. trade with nations other than France and Great Britain and replaced the 1807 Embargo Act.

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Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"

For Students 9th - 10th

Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.

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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 12th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th

Description of the Twelfth Amendment that is about the election of the President and Vice President.

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Siteseen: American Historama: Embargo Act

For Students 9th - 10th

Detailed facts and interesting information about the Embargo Act of 1807.

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Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801

For Students 9th - 10th

A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...

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Monticello Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th

Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th

This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

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Photo of Great Hall by Reid Baker

For Students 9th - 10th

This site provides information about Thomas Jefferson's legacy, the Library of Congress. Interesting information on the establishment and growth of the Library, the collections, buildings and librarians.

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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776

For Students 9th - 10th

Thomas Jefferson had the task of writing the Declaration of Independence amongst the tense climate of the Revolutionary War. This site by EyeWitness to History details information surrounding the writing of this great document.

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Etc: Maps Etc: The Territory of the United States, After February 1, 1801

For Students 9th - 10th

A map of the United States in 1801 showing the extent of the territory at the time of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, Spain, and France at the time,...

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