Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History History Unit: Period 6: 1865 1898: Unit Test
This unit practice test from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. Western expansion, the Gilded Age, and the "New South" are components of this unit test. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Labor Battles in the Gilded Age
Discusses the Homestead Strike of 1892 and the Pullman Strike of 1894 and how these ended, as well as responses of the federal government to the labor movement. Includes questions for students at end.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The Compromise of 1877
Explains how the Compromise of 1877 settled the contested 1876 presidential election, declaring Rutherford B. Hayes the winner while agreeing to withdraw federal troops from the South. This paved the way for the South to enact Jim Crow...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Nicaragua
This site has information on Nicaragua's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (February 2012)
OpenStax
Open Stax: u.s. History: The Westward Spirit
From a chapter on America's expansion westward in a history textbook. This section looks at how Americans felt about westward expansion in the mid-1800s, and ways that the federal government promoted migration. Includes review questions.
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Deloitte Insights: Creating the Government of the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated - in some cases, by years - the advance of the future of government. By necessity, government's response to the pandemic resulted in rapid change of the sort generally not seen in the public sector. From...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Arlington National Cemetery
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of Arlington National Cemetery. Links to related sites are available.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Panama
This site has information on the people, economy, government, and history of Panama. (March 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Guatemala
A fact file of information on Guatemala's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. (January 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Jamaica
This site offers information on Jamaica's economy, government, history, and politics. (January 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Suriname
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations of Suriname. (June 2011
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Honduras
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Costa Rica
Scroll down to read about the Relations between the U.S. and Costa Rica. You can also find information on this site about other foreign relations, the government, economy, history, and society. (April 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Czech Republic
The U.S. Department of State has a page containing "Background Notes" about Czech Republic. One can read information on Geography, People, Government, Economy, History, etc. (April 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Dominican Republic
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Uzbekistan
This site has information on the people, economy, government, and history of Uzbekistan. Information current to January 2012.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Lithuania
The U.S. Department of State has prepared some background notes on the country of Lithuania. The page offers information on Lithuania's economy, government, politics, people, history, and more. (November 2011)
A&E Television
History.com: Hurricane Katrina
Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. While the storm itself did a great deal of damage, its aftermath was catastrophic Levee breaches led to massive flooding, the federal...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Colombia
Scroll down to read about the foreign and U.S. relations of Colombia. This site also has a huge amount of information on Colombia's government, economy, society, history, and more. (March 2012)
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Declaration of Independence (3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief description of the Declaration of the Independence. Links to related sites are available.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Venezuela
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Venezuela. (April 2012)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Poland
This site provides general information on Poland. It contains info on its geography, history, government, and political conditions. (March 2012)