Students explore the causes and effects of the Mexican-American war. They will learn about the land was obtained as a result, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Gadsen Purchase of 1853, and the new international borders.

This study guide in pdf was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program. The guide covers the causes of WWI, the course of the war, Germany during WWI, the treaty of Versailles, the armor of a...

An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.

Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...

Article give a brief Summary of the Treaty as well as a longer Narrative that discusses the primary goal, weapon systems to be included, and President Reagan's interaction with the SALT II negotiations.

Article summarizes the bilateral ratified treaty between the US and USSR in 1987. Further Narrative provides information on the specifics of the Treaty.

This site has the actual text of the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (SEATO), and Protocol.

Read a synopsis of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the historic milestone in America's efforts to reduce the nuclear threat and build a safer world in 1963.

The peace accord, which would be honored on both sides for the next half-century, was the first official treaty between English settlers and Native Americans, and a rare example of cooperation between the two groups. On the orders of...

Sometimes the price of peace can be unpopular with the American people. This is exactly what John Jay and George Washington encountered while trying to keep the peace with Britain. Examine the choices made by John Jay in negotiating a...

Background information on King Kamehameha III's quest to negotiate treaties with the major powers of the world to ultimately recognize Hawaiian Independence. Lists some of the major treaties with links for viewing.

Create understanding among students of the significance of treaties as a part of the foundation of Indian sovereignty and the rights of American Indians as having a political identity.

An online exhibit featuring a collection of historical articles and pictorial images from the founding of Pennsylvania.

A copy of the treaty and letters written by William Richard Davie between the US and the Tuscarora Nation of Indians in 1803.

This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.

Presents a timeline of events in the Middle East leading up to and during Operation Desert Storm. Begins with the Anglo-Kuwaiti Treaty in 1899.

This activity explores a petition signed by over 21,000 native Hawaiians against a treaty that would have annexed Hawaii to the United States.

Learners will see the powers of the presidency as described in the Constitution being put into practice by real people and by a real president.

A learning module that begins with the 1945 historical text "Charter of the United Nations" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

A reprinting of a document which served as both a Declaration of Independence as well as a treaty commemorating the agreement to divide Texas.

This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.

Describes the history of the invention of the atomic bomb, its use in World War II against Japan, the impact on people who were targetted by it, the immediate and long-term impact on generations of people, the effect on communications,...

Features a summary and list of interesting facts about Pinckney's Treaty between the United States of America and Spain.

The United States needed to ensure that France and Spain would help them in their struggle against Great Britain. The Model Treaty was a starting point for negotiations and served as a model for future alliances.