Students explore U.S. history by creating a computer presentation in class. In this Civil War battle lesson plan, students read assigned text about the Battle of Stones River and research individual generals from the battles. Students...

Pupils research the life of an important person in the Civil War on each side who had basically the same responsibilities. They create a timeline based on their lives and present their findings to the class.

In this President Dwight Eisenhower worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the President, answer 5 questions with multiple choice answers and 5 short answer questions.

Seventh graders study the engineering projects that the US Army Corps of Engineers initiated during the development of Texas. They examine primary source documents that are in digital and print form, and identify US Army Corp of Engineer...

This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...

Read the complete autobiography of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This tells of his life through the time of his graduation and receipt of his...

A brief overview of the history and founders of West Point Military Academy. Contains a photo of the academy along with a group of marching soldiers from 1909.

Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.

An account of the life of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The article highlights not only his successess, but also the many challenges he faced as a...

A short video [1:30] and text provide an overview of the life of Henry O. Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. Included with the video and text are a vocabulary list and several...

Commonly known as West Point; oldest continuously occupied military post in the nation and alma mater of many U.S. Army leaders.

Brief background information about the life of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The focus of this site is on his dismissal from the military, and his...

A summary of Whistler's career with links to his contemporaries. Several of Whistler's pieces of art are available for viewing.

General Webb, born in New York city, February 15th, 1835, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1855, and assigned to the artillery. He served in Florida, Minnesota, and for three years as assistant professor at West...

General Augur, born in New York in 1821, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1843. During the Mexican War he served as aid-de-camp to General Hopping, and after his death to General Caleb Cushing. He was promoted...