Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale
A short biographical sketch of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary spy and hero. Includes links to several pictures, and information about the siege of Boston, in which Hale participated.
Library of Congress
Loc: Lyrical Legacy: 400 Years of American Song and Poetry
Explore eighteen American songs and poems each represented by an original primary source document, along with historical background information and, in many cases, sound recordings and alternate versions.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale
This brief biography presents a good review of the life of Nathan Hale, a famous Revolutionary war captain and spy. (In Spanish)
Digital History
Digital History: The Artist in American Society
See how the creation of visual art in its many forms developed over the first half of the 19th century. In addition of the painters in the Hudson River School of Art, read about the beautification of natural spaces such as parks, and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Regimental Uniform Coat
A photograph of the regimental uniform coat of an officer in the Continental Army. Includes a description of this particular coat and gives information about where the uniforms were manufactured.
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Flag Day [Pdf]
Five PDF formatted pages of Flag Day lessons designed to teach children about the American Flag. Some of these ideas use a pocket chart, so there are directions for making one included too. Requries Adobe Reader.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Louis Riel Trial
Studying historical figures and events can be difficult unless one is able to immerse themselves in the subject. This website covers all aspects of the Louis Riel Trial in many different forms including, images, diary entries,...
The History Place
The History Place:rwanda 1994
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.
PBS
Africans in America: Revolution: Agrippa Hull, 1759 1838
A brief look at Agrippa Hull, a free black who served as an orderly to officers in the Continental Army. From PBS.
PBS
Pbs Africans in America: "The Bloody Massacre"
From the PBS series "Africans in America," this site explores Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre. The article discusses its use as propaganda, as well as what the engraving actually depicts.
PBS
Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon: Rwanda
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Rwanda during the 1990s.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lesson Plans: The Star Spangled Banner
Students become familiar with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discuss what the United States flag means to them.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over Here
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Early National Arts and Cultural Independence
Read about the national identity developed in the early 19th century in art and literature. See how both landscape paintings and literature emphasized wilderness themes.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is perhaps the most misunderstood and under-appreciated of the Founders. A proponent of a strong national government with an "energetic executive," he is sometimes described as the godfather of modern big government....
PBS
Classics for Kids: John Phillip Sousa
A short biography of John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Rwanda
Features a broad country profile of the Central African nation of Rwanda, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
A biography of Patrick Henry which focuses on his years as a lawyer and his involvement in the American Revolution. Content also includes a fact sheet on his life.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: I Am American!
Lesson that helps students understand the importance of the United States flag. Students discuss The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan and then work together to create a paper chain flag for display.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Freedom Quilt
Lesson that reinforces the state and national symbols students have learned. Students draw pictures of state and United States symbols and combine them to form a quilt.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
Other
Aa Registry: Wentworth Cheswell, One of New Hampshire's Finest
A biography of Wentworth Cheswell, a black American who contributed to the Revolutionary War and local politics. Cheswell is considered the first black American to be elected to a public office. Click on learn more for more information...
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