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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Franklin Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site from the National Portrait Gallery explores presidential actions in relation to the Cold War from the Yalta Conference to the presidency of George H.W. Bush. Click on Franklin Roosevelt to find out about the decisions...
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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: The Desert of Wheat by Zane Grey

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of Zane Grey's novel which deals with farming in the Northwest, World War I, and the I.W.W. labor union.
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Other

W.v. Archives and History: A State of Convenience: The Creation of West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented in textbook format, this is a lengthy discussion of the political, economic, and legal reasons West Virginia became a state that joined the Union in the middle of the Civil War. Includes an excellent collection of downloadable...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The Domestic Mission

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the domestic issues facing the Bush administration during the first decade of the 21st Century, including education, recession, war, and Hurricane Katrina. Site provides questions for discussion, glossary and links to primary...
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Other

U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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Other

West Virginia Archives and History: Battle of Droop Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the Battle of Droop Mountain and an explanation of its place in West Virginia history, occurring as it did just a few months after West Virginia achieved statehood. Published in the West Virginia Review in October...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Ronald Reagan and George h.w. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Beaver Wars

For Students 6th - 8th
A brief description of the Iroquois tribe making war on other tribes in order to advance their trade in furs with the Europeans. These events are known as the Beaver Wars.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: End to the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of G. W. Bush administration policy and the collapse of the Soviet Union effectively ending the Cold War.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: After the Civil War: The New South

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Civil War, there was some impetus to modernize the South's economy to make it more industrialized and less agrarian. It never gained traction while sharecropping and tenant farming did, ensuring the persistence of rural...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: Us in Wwi: Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Woodrow Wilson's actions and accomplishments as president from 1913-1921. Discusses his efforts to regulate the economy, fight corruption in business, and improve societal conditions. He also supported segregationist policies in...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Reemergence of the Kkk

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the Ku Klux Klan, the group's resurgence after World War I, and the film about the KKK called Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Fort Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Battle of Fort Henry, including the strategy and result of the Union bombardment.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Shiloh along with some information about Ohio troops who fought in the battle.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Land Ordinance of 1785

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how the Confederate Congress dealt with issues about claims of land by states, Native Americans, and squatters west of the Appalachian Mountains. See how the Land Ordinance of 1785 divided up the land, supported public education,...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Primary
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Diary of George W. Robinson: Uss Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Diary of George W. Robinson who was a fireman aboard the USS Oregon during the Spanish-American War provides a rare glimpse into life and events on a battleship during the war.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Private Hermann W Kuchmeister's Account: Cienfuegos Cable Cutting Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Website presents information from the lecture papers of Private Hermann W. Kuchmeister's in which he gives an account of Cinefuegos Cable Cutting Expedition.
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Other

W.v. History: Senator Harley M. Kilgore and Japan's Wwii Business Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the West Virginia History Journal, Volume 55, this discusses the oil dealings of Japan leading up to World War II. Sanctions against Japan are also discussed. Published in 1996.
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US National Archives

Nara: Guide to Federal Records: War Industries Board

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains various records of the War Industries Board, disclosing the administrative history of the War Industries Board as well as specific events.
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George Mason University

Gmu: Virginia Montecino: Criteria to Evaluate the Credibility of Www Resources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An easy-to-follow guide to assist in determining whether online resources are reliable and true. Find questions to ask while reviewing sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9

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