In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage on the United States "new president", George W. Bush. They then answer 7 questions on what they read. This information is not current.

Students analyze primary sources to determine the effects of the Great Depression on American society. They evaluate how government expanded during this time period because of New Deal legislation.

Students examine sectionalism. In this sectionalism lesson, students explore reasons sectionalism developed. Students realize the conflicts that led to the Civil War and how sectionalism affected citizens on the border of Kansas and...

Eleventh graders examine the presidency of Lincoln.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders watch various videos on Lincoln and the Civil War.  Students read and answer questions. 

Clear up "lame duck" congressional confusion with this political cartoon analysis learning exercise. Background information on the concept's history and current use is provided, and 2 cartoons give a past and present context. Three...

“. . .different men often see the same subject in different lights. . .” but the great orator Patrick Henry used all the skills at his command to craft a speech to convince listeners to see things as he did--that liberty was worth dying...

Eleventh graders examine the political reform movement in South Carolina spearheaded by "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. In this South Carolina history activity, 11th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding Tillman...

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about lame duck sessions and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students watch tapes of televised presidential debates dating from 1960. They analyze debates and participate in mock debates.

In this current events instructional activity, learners analyze caricatures of Barak Obama through the years and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this 1990s America worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.

In this U.S. history learning exercise, students read assigned textbook pages describing 1980's America and respond to 49 short answer questions.

Learners discover one of the restrictions forced on women of the early 1900s. In this civil rights lesson, students investigate suffrage and why women were not allowed to vote in the early twentieth century. Learners create a mock...

High schoolers investigate the Inaugural Speech of the President of The United States while comparing two speeches. They conduct research to find the two speeches on the internet and look at them side by side. The lesson includes...

This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.

Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.

Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.

Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2000 won by Republican nominee, George W. Bush.

Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2004 won by Republican candidate, George W. Bush.

Overview of the presidential contest between John Kerry and George W. Bush.

This article discusses the highly contested presidential election of 2000, George W. Bush Administration policies, and the changes brought about by the War on Terror.

Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.

Outline of the presidency of George H.W. Bush as part of a section on Conservatism and a New World Order, offers a brief discussion of President Bush's election and administrative policy.

The 2000 presidential election was the closest in American history. View presidential campaign advertisement that included the slogans "A Fresh Start" and "Prosperity for America's Families". Features video clips, information about the...