A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that guides students through an examination of the outcomes of the Civil War. Includes discussion prompts related to the effectiveness of...

A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that directs students to examine Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. They will discuss how Wilson's plan and the establishment of the League of...

Provides general information on the Sand Creek Massacre with links to information about John Chivington and Black Kettle.

This site presents a brief biography of King George III (1738-1820), with a special focus on his wars with the U.S. and France.

Here is an inspiring story about two tennis players who have transcended the boundaries of hate and war. Read about Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and their efforts to bring India and Pakistan together in spite of political and...

Read a brief account of the goal of the Doolittle Raid and its accomplishments along with a brief description of the Battle of Midway. Included is a letter written by General Doolittle, photographs of the planes, a short video, and maps...

Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.

Part of a larger P.O.V. site about high-school-level baseball in Japan, this page delves into the meaning of "wa," a code of behavior that underscores the Japanese sense of group harmony, especially as it applies to the team sport of...

The US combat troops have pulled out of Iraq. What did the US accomplish? What will happen to Iraq now? Resource provides some answers. Also includes classroom activity and worksheet. 8/31/2010

Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.

Read about the case against Alger Hiss, who was accused of spying for the Soviet Union. Investigation was done by the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Contains the text of documents on the Sand Creek Massacre, including two editorials from the Rocky Mountain News, Congressional testimony by John S. Smith, and a deposition by John M. Chivington

This page provides information on the black men who took part in John Brown's Raid. Includes quotes of associates referring to the men.

This is a biography of Lakota Indian Chief Sitting Bull who led his tribe in the Battle of the Little Bighorn against General George Custer.

Background and description of the Battle of Plataea. Does a good job of discussing the different versions of the battle presented by historians.

The site explores Russian history through images, audio, and films. Offers links to Russian archival collections of photographs, movies, and audio clips.

Webisode 2 - Revolution. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

Webisode 7 - What is Freedom? ..The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

This resource covers the changing of America due to the Industrial Revolution which brought in not only new technology but also opened the door to reform movements. From the series by Joy Hakim, "A History of Us." Includes a teacher's...

Webisode 15 - We Shall Overcome. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.

Webisode 11 - Safety for Democracy. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.

This is a profile of the Southern Cheyenne Indian chief, Black Kettle, who escaped death at the Sand Creek Massacre only to later be murdered by the forces led by General George Custer at Washita River.

Briefly discusses the power Athens had as the seat of the Delian League.