Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.

From the Women's Caucus to PAC's dedicated to electing women, Congresswomen began to organize to push their agenda's and support the election of women in government. Examine the timeline of these organizations and the needs that...

Perhaps the most revolutionary result of the American Revolution was the rise in importance in politics of the moderately wealthy artisans and yeomen. Read about why this was such an amazing change in the make-up of those involved in...

Print out a crossword puzzle game about the US Government. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.

Kids learn about state and local governments in the United States. State, counties, and cities help run the local services.

This guide book entry provides the history and text of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States government. One in a series of several flipcharts submitted on the topic.

This Library of Congress page recounting the history of Nepal's relations with the U.S., through 1991. Offers good overview of U.S. financial aid to Nepal, and Nepal's strategic importance to the United States.

For any legislative actions enacted upon a specific bill, the specific type of action is recorded in the History of Bills section of the Government Printing Office website. This information comes straight from the Congressional Record,...

Offers historical background information on our national symbol of freedom, the Liberty Bell, which still hangs in Philadelphia today and is rung each July 4th.

A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the rules by which the Continental Congress governed colonial America. Learners will identify people who held positions of leadership...

Gives a nice history of the Articles and also a summary of what they were and the problems that developed with their adoption. Includes links to the actual document.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee). Links to related sites are available.

This site provides general information on Poland. It contains info on its geography, history, government, and political conditions. (March 2012)

Provides information on the Republic of Hungary's geography, people, government, economy, history, national security, foreign relations, and U.S.-Hungarian relations. (January 2012)

Provides images, a brief history of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and a description of the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring the men of the United States Marine Corps who died in combat.

Great reference directory for finding information on the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture,...

As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...

Read the full text of the Declaration of Independence, and get some other interesting information about it. Links at the bottom of the page explore the Declaration of Independence in fuller detail, including what the document is, who...

Features the history behind the construction of the Tomb of the Unknowns and descriptive details of the tomb itself.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Virgin Islander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Read the State Department's perspective on the relationship between the Honduran and American governments. (February 2019)

Provides updates on events in Iraq from the U.S. Embassy. Also provides numerous links to other U.S. government sites concerning Iraq.

A media source for information on the life and times of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The film center is named after Pare Lorentz, a renowned documentary filmmaker who created government-sponsored films during Roosevelt's era, as well as...