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General George Washington in Massachusetts, 1775 76 [Pdf]
A thematic unit using primary sources to tell the life and military career of George Washington.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: American Revolution: American and British Strengths and Weaknesses
Read a brief overview of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Americans and British in the Revolutionary War. How could such a well-funded, militarily strong country be defeated by a former colony, one with no money, little military...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Ww Ii Resources: Shoot on Sight Speech Regarding Attack on Uss Greer
German U-boat attacks made it increasingly difficult for the United States to maintain its neutrality in World War II. Read Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech given on September 11, 1949, in response to the German attack on the US destroyer,...
CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan War and Transition (2002)
A special report on Afghanistan beginning with "Life under the Taliban," and more articles covering the years before the War on Terror. The second group of articles discusses the actual US-led Military Campaign. The Revolution,...
Other
American Friends Service Committee: Eyes Wide Open: Human Cost of the Iraq War
Traveling exhibit that reminds us of the human cost of the Iraq War. This exhibit memorializes those killed in the war with a field of shoes featuring a pair of boots for each U.S. military casualty. Also includes a memorial to Iraqi...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Women and World War Ii
Read about the opportunities that women had during World War II to work in jobs that had previously been unimaginable. To assist working mothers, the first childcare programs were begun, and efforts were made to make jobs in the defense...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Mongolia
A thorough look at Mongolia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Center: Captain Joy Bright Hancock
A site from the Naval Historical Center provides biographical information on Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986), champion for women in the Armed Services.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Foreign and Domestic Entanglements
Read about the many facets of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy during his presidency. Find out about support for anti-Communist fighters, detente with the USSR, and the Iran-Contra scandal.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Voices Against Conformity
The decade of the 1950s was kown for conformity. There was an undercurrent of rebellion, especially among younger Americans. Read about the Beat Generation, alternative literature, rebellion in art, and treatment of those who were not...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Southern Homefront
Life in the Confederacy during the Civil War was one of shortages. Read about the shortages of food, and the unstable currency which resulted in rampant inflation. Women's roles expanded in many fields. See what occurred when the draft...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The War Experience: Soldiers, Officers, and Civiliams
It's a miracle American won the American Revolution. Read about the difficulty in raising and maintaining a professional fighting force. Also find out about the antagonism between the soldiers and civilians. Congress seemed unwilling to...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The American Homefront
See how the people at home stepped up to support the war effort in World War II.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Richmond and Vicinity, 1863
A map of the vicinity of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. "Richmond, the cap. of Va., on the left bank of the James River, at the head of tidewater, 150 m. from its mouth. R. was founded in 1742...In...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: New Madrid and Island No. 10, March 1862
A map of the Mississippi River from New Madrid, Missouri, to Tiptonville at the beginning of the Siege of Island Number 10 near New Madrid in 1862 during the American Civil War. The map shows Confederate and Union military positions,...
Curated OER
Etc: Theatre of War in the United States, 1861 1865
A map showing the extent of the Confederate territories east of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows state lines and capitals, major cities, forts, battle sites, and rivers in the region. The map...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Saratoga Nhp: Story of the Battles
This site from the National Park Service gives information on the Campaign of 1777 and Battles of Saratoga. Hyperlinks to pictures and brief explanations of the pictures. A great site.
BBC
Bbc: Saving Private Lynch Stroy 'Flawed'
BBC correspondent John Kampfner discusses the capture and rescue of Jessica Lynch and the flaws that surround her story. (May 15, 2003)
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens
Citizens have certain responsibilities. Find out what they are!
PBS
Pbs Frontline:target America
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: Growing Up in Colonial Virginia
George Washington was shaped by early adversity. Read a brief description of his early life up to the cusp of the beginning of his military career.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removals
The Cherokee were not the only Native Americans affected by the Indian Removal Policy. Read about the Sac and Fox Indians in Illinois, and the Seminole in Florida. In addition, read about the many attempts, including a law suit filed by...
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Vietnam: Escalation of the War
Describes decisions by the Johnson administration to escalate US involvement in Vietnam. Examines increased troop levels and increased military aid to South Vietnam.
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