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American History: Biographies: George Mason 1725 1792 Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Groningen. Leader of the Anti-federalist faction against strong national government, Mason fought the ratification of the U.S. Constitution for protection for individual rights; read this...
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American History: Essays: French and Indian War's Impact

For Students 3rd - 8th
This elementary-friendly site from the Department of Humanities Computing at the University of Groningen provides information on the French and Indian War. The print is large and the vocabulary is manageable. Contains some awkward...
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American History: Essays: African Empires

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site from the University of Groningen describing the role African empires played in the settlement patterns of world acquisitions.
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American History: Biographies: Edward Bellamy

For Students 9th - 10th
The content at this site from the University of Groningen includes a brief biographical sketch of Edward Bellamy (1850-1897 CE) who is most famous for his work "Looking Backward, 2000-1887."
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American History: Biographies: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford which includes an overview of his domestic and foreign policy.
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American History: Biographies: William Howard Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a biography about the life of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft.
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American History: Biographies: James Mc Clurg 1746 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of James McClurg (1746-1823), a noted scientist and doctor in the early days of the United States. He was also a politician. McClurg was part of the Virginia delegation of the Constitutional Convention.
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American History: Outlines: Outline of American Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Department of Humanities Computing provides a brief biography about the life and works of William Bradford (1590-1657).
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American History: Outlines: Mary Rowlandson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of Mary Rowlandson, with an emphasis on her role in American literature.
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American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Background information about the literature of the Colonial period in American history. Discussions of capitalism, Puritan theology, and stewardship as found in the thought and literature of the period.
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American History: Documents: Jefferson's Draft:declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A draft of the Declaration of Independence with changes from the original indicated by brackets.
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American History: Documents: Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the meeting of the Continental Congress during which the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Links to famous people present at the meeting.
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American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief discussion of the colonial period in the United States. Includes information on New England, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies. Also, find out about the early government, and the French and Indian War.
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American History: Essays: Specie Circular

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides a description of the Specie Circular, a decree that only gold and silver could be used when purchasing public lands.
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American History: Essays: The Battle of Lake Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay describes the battle of the weak against the strong at Lake Champlain. Benedict Arnold, at that time a heroic commander, was the victorious commander.
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American History: Outlines: Outline of American History Coercive Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay provides information about the First Continental Congress which was called as a result of the passage of the Coercive Acts.
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American History: Documents: An Ordinance & Constitution of the Virginia Company

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives the text to this Ordinance and Constitution of the Virginia Company which set up a council and assembly for the first colony of Virginia. Be sure to click on "Context" to see how this fit in with the House of Burgesses.
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American History: Outlines: Benjamin Franklin's Rising Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
Franklin, as the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention, recognized the arguments against the proposed new government and the strength of the Federalists. The essay gives insight into Franklin's views on the drafted...
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American History: Outlines: Johnson and the Great Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a succinct account of the legislation passed during Johnson's administration. It highlights major issues such as public health, safety regulations, civil rights and education.
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American History: Outlines: Helsinki Conference

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of the results of the 1975 Helsinki Conference.
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American History: Biographies: William Paterson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features a detailed biography on the politician from New Jersey who advocated for states' rights.
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American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The first three pages of this extensive essay on the railroad in United States history focuses on the early railroad and the Industrial Revolution in the United States.
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American History: Documents: Mc Culloch v. Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of the case of McCulloch v. Maryland along with the majority opinion written by John Marshall.
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American History: Outlines: Dutch Influences Remain

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes how New Netherland, later to be called New York, was originally possessed by the Dutch. Many traditions stem from the practices that they started.