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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: President of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive article on the presidency of the United States. Learn about the history of this office, its responsibilities and its powers.
Interactive
Other

Esri: Arc Gis: Agricultural Capability of United States Soils

For Students 9th - 10th
A sophisticated map tool that shows the capability of soils for agriculture, with or without irrigation, for the whole of the United States. Enter a location and a color coded map is shown, along with a key for interpreting it. The...
Website
US Senate

United States Senate

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for the United States Senate with links to webcasts, schedules, hearings, legislation, and lots more.
Primary
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: United States History: Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source materials linked to a map that explore a wide scope of events in the history of the United States from 1492 on. Click on any numbered circle and a popup appears showing one or more thumbnails and where the...
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
Activity
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: United States v. Lopez (1995)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS features details on the landmark Supreme Court case of United States v. Lopez which set limits to Congress's power under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution.
Primary
Boston College

Boston College: United States v. O'brien

For Students 9th - 10th
Boston College offers complete information on the famous Supreme Court case of United States v. O'Brien.
Primary
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The Constitution of the Mexican United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A reprinting of the Constitution of the Mexican United States written in 1824 following the overthrow of the Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide in the Mexican War of Independence.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: United States Congressional Apportionment

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation and historical overview of congressional apportionments in the United States.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Green Party of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an overview and history of the Green Party of the United States. Gives a definition and a good historical description.
Website
Other

United States Department of Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Road to Pearl Harbor: The United States and East Asia 1915 1941

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A four-lesson unit on the events that led up to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II. Lesson topics include the growth of hostility between the United States and Japan after WWI, the Sino-Japanese conflict, Japan's...
Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Soviet Union and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives information about the historical relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. After reading the summary on this page, click on the links at the bottom of the page to read about early...
Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States (1953)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains the full text of the opinion delivered by Chief Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court. This case was about unfair competition.
Website
US Department of State

Embassy of the United States: Baghdad: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides updates on events in Iraq from the U.S. Embassy. Also provides numerous links to other U.S. government sites concerning Iraq.
Lesson Plan
The Newberry Library

Newberry: Historical Geography of Transportation: Map 10: United States, 1835

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons K-12 examining the role of transportation systems in the development and settlement of the lands between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
Website
Other

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete transcripts of the public hearings held by the 9-11 Commission from March 2003 to April 2003. There is also a collection of video excerpts.
Website
Other

United States Naval Academy: Timeline for the Crusades and Christian Holy War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...
Website
Other

United States Naval Academy: Papacy and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive summary details the history of the strained relationship between the kings and popes during the time period of 955-1356. Their fight for dominance is outlined by date with primary source documents, pictures, artwork,...
Website
Other

United States Naval Academy: Kings and Kingdoms of England and France

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource covers all the highlights of history (wars, kings, famine) in England and France between 973-1350. Organized by dates, this site includes links to primary source documents, maps, and artwork from this time...
Website
Other

United States Institute of Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
USIP "is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations, and...
Website
Other

The Atlantic Council of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for The Atlantic Council. This organization "promotes constructive U.S. leadership in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the challenges of the 21st century".
Article
US Department of State

Us State Department: u.s. Relations With Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Russia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page. (April 2018)
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Libya. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.

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