Activity
The History Place

The History Place: English Colonial Era 1700 to 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of important events that occurred in the United States during the early- and mid-18th century. The information provided is in-depth and worth checking out.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: American Currency History

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the development of the nation's money. Learn about the history of US currency, the creation of the dollar, and why the First Bank of the United States was established.
Website
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: American Religion

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents an overview of the history of American religion in all of its forms practiced by various groups of citizens. With resources for teachers.