The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...

Learn that during Reagan's years in office the Cold War began to thaw and the Middle East started to heat up.

A quick check of comprehension over Reagan and conservatism.

Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.

Read about the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon.

A quick comprehension check over Jackson and federal power.

A brief biography of James Madison. Find out why James Madison was called the father of the constitution. Learn how his life affected the United States. (In Spanish)

This is a unit about the assassination of JFK. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 at 12:30 p.m. while riding in a motorcade in Dallas during a campaign visit. Kennedy's motorcade was turning past the Texas...

The American Civil War was fought within the United States from 1861 to 1865. The election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860 increased tension between the North and South. Lincoln's political party was interested in stopping the...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the expansion of presidential power. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...

This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over types of presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Harry S Truman and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Dwight Eisenhower and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Grover Cleveland and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Martin Van Buren and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Franklin D Roosevelt and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Bill Clinton and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Barack Obama and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Chester Arthur and summaries of important events during his presidency.

Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of William Taft and summaries of important events during his presidency.