A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Washington d.c. 1800
This article offers personal accounts from Abigail Adams regarding her journey and arrival in the new national capital.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United States
Learn about the geography of the United States including capitals, flag, state bird, fun facts, history, state tree, timeline, and counties on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United States
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the United States on this website.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Economic Expansion, Enlarged Markets
The United States was greatly affected by the Industrial Revolution taking place in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. New inventions and capital investment led to the creation of new industries and the spread of economic growth....
Other
State Library of North Carolina: From Crossroads to Capital: History of Raleigh
A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.
Other
D.c. History Project: Nation's Capital Moves to d.c.
Read the entry for May 15, 1800, to find out about John and Abigail Adams' feelings about the new President's Palace in the new capital of Washington, D.C.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Basic Ingredients of the Us Economy
Every economic system tries to anticipate and then meet human needs through the production and distribution of goods and services. The economic system is the mechanism that brings together natural resources, the labor supply, technology,...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Digital History
Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program
Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Pierre Charles L'enfant
A description of L'Enfant's service in the United States, including service in the Revolutionary War and planning the layout for the nation's capital. (In Spanish)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A New National Capital: Washington, d.c.
John Adams was the first president to reside in the President's House in the new capital Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated there. Read about how this swampy area became the location of the...
Curated OER
National Park Service: North Carolina State Capitol
A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Growing Opposition
George Washington's cabinet had strong personalities with often opposing opinions. Read about the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in regard to Hamilton's financial policies for the new country. See why these...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using Video and Activote Assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 1 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 2 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 3 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 4 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 5 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: This Is Our Country
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States, such as holidays, capitals and landmarks. This is part 6 of a series of six flipcharts.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Struggles of Labor
This site discusses how for much of the latter half of the 1800s, the life of the common laborer was horrendous. Working in a unsanitary factory, for at least 10 hours a day, making far less than needed to survive, the struggles of the...