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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...
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bolivia and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the relationship of the United States and Bolivia during the 1980s concentrating mostly on the narcotics industry and their joint fight in the drug wars.
Article
US Senate

United States Senate: William Rufus King, 13th Vice President

For Students 9th - 10th
This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: From Sea to Shining Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A great interactive map that reinforces your knowledge of the geographic features of the United States. Begin by reading general information on reading maps, then play the game.
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Library of Congress

Loc: u.s. History Timeline: The Post War United States 1945 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes how the United States' entry into WWII caused vast changes in every aspect of American life, how arts and entertainment showed continuity and change, and details of the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy as President.
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Other

Emazine: The "Gilded Age" in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a wider history of the world focuses on presidential administrations from Benjamin Harrison in 1890 through the Wilson administration. Read about the domestic policies and foreign affairs from 1890-1920.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...
Website
US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The United States and the French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The French Revolution had political consequences in the United States. It forced us to adopt a clear foreign policy of neutrality and to pass legislation concerning immigration. Examine how Jefferson and Adams responded to the French...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Whig Party (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the United States Whig Party. Includes info on the creation, growth and end of the Whig Party.
Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History by Era: The Age of Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the growth of the United States in population, economy, territory during the Age of Jackson. Named after the dynamic president, Andrew Jackson, the age encompassed much more than Jackson's...
Primary
Brigham Young University

Byu: Scott's Official History: Record of the Old Fifteenth

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the 369th United States infantry who were the first black men to fight in France. Includes details on training the regiment and guarding German prisoners, and also a letter from Colonel Hayward. From "The American Negro in...
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
Graphic
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: First Ladies Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the United States' First Ladies.
Study Guide
Bowling Green State University

United States History: Industrialization, Urbanization, and Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
These are study notes for key points when learning about the industrialization of America during the Gilded Age. Looks at causes and consequences of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the...
Article
Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute: Immigration in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This country profile examines key legislative events that form the history of the U.S. immigration system, the size and attributes of the immigrant population in the country, the characteristics of legal and illegal immigration streams,...
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Women's History Month

For Students 9th - 10th
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
Website
US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The United States and the Haitian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the roots of the Haitian Revolution and the American response. Our policy shifted many times from 1791 until we recognized Haiti's independence in 1862. Read the following synopsis to better understand our ambivalence.
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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...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Third Party (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the role of third parties, their history, and some notable third party candidates can be found in this Wikipedia article.
Article
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum

United States Indian Policy During the Late 19th Century: Change and Continuity

For Students 9th - 10th
By the 1890's, the status of Indian people seemed to validate Frederick Jackson Turner's claim that "the frontier has gone, and with its going has closed the first period of American history." Natives ceased to threaten the Republic...
Article
US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of relations between the United States and Iceland which voted with the United States on virtually all major UN, NATO, and environmental issues. This site outlines the relations that exist between Iceland and the U.S. in...
Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the relationship between the United States and Norway. (September 2018) Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Handout
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Normandy the u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.
Unit Plan
Virginia Tech

Digital History Reader: How Will Historians Treat Richard Nixon?

For Students 9th - 10th
Through the context of history, a collection of speeches, assignments, and additional resources students will use this learning module to determine whether Richard Nixon helped or hurt the United States during his presidency despite his...

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