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National Park Service: Florida's Shipwrecks: 300 Years of Maritime History
Explore the maritime history of Florida through its shipwrecks. Site includes list of shipwreck sites, maps of shipwrecks, and extensive history.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Soviet Union and the United States
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...
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National Park Service: Lincoln Home: The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858
This site provides the transcripts to all 7 of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
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National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield
The official site for Antietam National Battlefield provides historic information as well as stunning photo galleries of its magnificent nature.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: State Websites
A great page for state reports! Find a special section for kids from each state as well as some extra sites of interest such as the Kansas State Historical Society for Kids.
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National Park Service: The Surrender at Appomattox
Part of the website of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox in the Civil War. Includes The Gentleman's Agreement, terms of the surrender, and officers...
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National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.
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National Park Service: Appomattox Campaign
Read about the final battles at Appomattox which ended on April 9, 1865 with Lee's surrender at the Court House. This site is part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park.
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
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National Park Service: Joseph Bellamy House: The Great Awakening in New England
This site describes the influence of the Reverend Joseph Bellamy and religion in 18th century colonial life. This lesson plan has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alabama's Five Capitals and First Governors
Learners will research the five sites of Alabama's capital and the first governors of the state. They will create a presentation including the physical location of each site and the political and geographic reasons the site was chosen...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip
During this lesson, young scholars engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will...
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Alabama's 1901 Constitution
This simply organized site gives a summary of Alabama's 1901 Constitution. It also gives other details about the Constitution as well as a long list of resources in a bibliography.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Prehistoric Connection
This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Young scholars will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Tour of Birmingham: Web Quest
This inquiry-based project will provide opportunities for students to learn about the history of Birmingham. Students will discover the variety tourist attractions in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ak: Japanese Occupation Site, Kiska Island
Site of the Japanese occupation of Kiska which along with nearby Attu were the only US land occupied by the Japanese during World War II.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Lincoln Boyhood Home
The 16th US President Abraham Lincoln grew up here from 1816 to 1830. The site features the foundation of the original cabin, a replica farm house, the gravesite of Lincoln's mother Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and a memorial building.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Balboa Park
1,200 acre (4.9 square kilometers) urban cultural complex in San Diego. Reserved in 1855, it is one of the oldest public recreation sites in the US. It includes open areas and vegetation as well as museums, theaters, gardens, shops,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Minnesota: Soudan Iron Mine
The Soudan Underground Mine is known as Minnesota's oldest, deepest, and richest iron mine, and now hosts the Soudan Underground Laboratory. In the late 19th century, prospectors searching for gold in northern Minnesota discovered...
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Etc: Route of the Us Army in Mexican American War, 1846 1848
A map of the area between Mexico City and Vera Cruz showing the route of General Scott during his campaign in the Mexican-American War (1847). The map shows the battle sites, including the siege of Fort San Juan de Ulloa and Vera Cruz,...
California Institute of Technology
Caltech: Palmoar Observatory Public Page
Palomar Observatory is a historically important observatory that houses the 200in Hale Telescope. This site is the public site for the observatory and includes valuable information in links to general information, sky images, site...