National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...
City University of New York
American Social History Proj.: Decoding u.s. Foreign Policy: Iran Contra Affair
Students explore the Iran-Contra Affair using a timeline and related documents, and practice critical thinking about US foreign policy during the late Cold War years, and about the actions of officials of Ronald Reagan's government. They...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Peru
This site is the State Department's site about the relations between the American and Peruvian governments. Also offers information on the government, politics, and history of Peru. (March 2000)
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Saudi Arabia
Scroll down on this site to read about the relationship between the Saudi and American governments. This site also has information on Saudi Arabia's history, government, politics, and economy.
US Capitol Visitor Center
U.s. Capitol Visitor Center: 1820 1861: Holding the Union Together
American history from 1820-1861 is interwoven with the history of the Capitol as it was expanded to accommodate a growing government body. A timeline of significant events in the debates over slavery, the addition of free and slave...
Library of Congress
Loc: u.s. Presidents, First Ladies, Vice Presidents: Selected Images
This chronological archive presents photographs of American presidents. Also includes images of first ladies and vice presidents.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices Report: Guatemala
The U.S. State Department report on the status of human rights in Guatemala. According to the report, Guatemala has a poor record but is trying to improve.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: George W. Campbell
A painting and description of Secretary of Treasury George Campbell's brief time in office.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Constitution and Slavery
Article and questions for discussion on the controveries surrounding slavery while writing the U.S. Constitution and forming a new U.S. government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
The original text of Thomas Paine's work,"Age of Reason," written in 1794, describing the principles of enlightened government and society.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Ida B. Wells and Anti Lynching Activism
This collection uses primary sources to explore Ida B. Wells and anti-lynching activism.
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
A&E Television
History.com: Mary Surratt Is First Woman Executed by u.s. Federal Government
Learn about Mary Surratt, her role as the conspirator in Abraham Lincoln's assassination and her fate. The site contain more than usual advertisements.