In the late nineteenth century, the West developed into a modern agricultural machine- at the expense of farmers.

Students will learn the difference between inventors and entrepreneurs. From talking with adults they will learn some of the benefits inventors and entrepreneurs have provided for society in the last 40 years.

President Lyndon Johnson launched his legislation plans for his "Great Society" soon after he became president. Read about the many pieces of legislation that were passed in just a few years. See what happened to tarnish Johnson's...

Read about President Truman's two-pronged foreign policy for Europe. Find out about his containment policy and the Truman Doctrine, which was manifested in the Marshall Plan.

Find out how massive debt and trade restrictions threatened the very existence of the new United States. See how debt affected the central and state governments as well as the average citizen.

Read a review of what Reaganomics entailed, and the longterm results of a failed theory.

This resource presents a brief discussion of U.S. neutrality early in World War I and of the events which brought the country closer to war.

John Quincy Adams was an enigmatic figure. Find out about the progressive ideas he had for the federal government under his presidency, but also read some quotes about how he felt about true democracy.

The new United States government faced many threats to its success. Read this overview of the possible problems.

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...

This informational text discusses the new immigration, from the beginning of the Gilded Age of economic growth in the 1870s to the anti-immigration policies put in place during the 1920s. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary...

Samuel Gompers, master organizer, had a vision of a national union that would have economic clout, but would steer clear of politics. Read about his organization of skilled workers in craft unions under the banner of the American...

A very brief overview of the Civil War, the casualties, and the horrific social and economic effects across the nation. Included is a map that shows when each Southern state seceded from the Uniion.

Although tied to pages from a specific text, these AP study questions allow anyone to consider aspects of colonial economics. (Answers to some of the questions are located at the following link:...

Looks at the administration of President Calvin Coolidge from 1924-1929. Discusses his early life, and his political career as governor of Massachusetts, vice-president, and then president. Describes his economic policy and his foreign...

In 2008, American voters, tired of war and dispirited by the economic downturn, elected a relative newcomer to the political scene who inspired them and made them believe that the United States could rise above political partisanship....

The U.S. Library of Congress presents a detailed page on the history of the economy of Germany. Also includes a link to more information on the country.

A brief overview of the decade of the 1980s dominated by the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

A very brief overview of the inception of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s, its successes and failures into the 1960s, and a prediction of despair in the 1970s.

Problems with the new government of the United States led to rethinking the rules of governing. Read a brief overview of what the results were.

A beautiful site by a teacher who has a special interest in the Philippines. Themes include animals, corals, forests, fruit, typhoons, economics, history, and more. Great pictures.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the Panic of 1837.

Kennedy's economic stimulus plan was a package that would "galvanize science, industry, and government." Although written by NPS with White Sands as the focus, it contains a good description of the impact of the space program.

Teachers and students can find activities for the Southwest, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. The grade is based on the number of activities and the quality of work.