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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Documents: Open Door Note

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the note Secretary of State John Hay sent to Andrew White, ambassador to Germany, spelling out the United States' position on keeping trade with China open despite the claims of European countries to various ports in China.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.
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C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About National Security and Surveillance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module and lesson plan which examines whether or not the federal government should monitor phone and internet activity to protect the security of the United States. Comprehensive materials including C-SPAN videos and related...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Latvia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Libya from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Oman from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama the 1903 Treaty and Qualified Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans had been the dream of several countires for years. Read about how the United States supported Panama's breakaway from Colombia in order to gain access to the isthmus of Panama, the final...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a summary of this resolution which supported President Johnson's actions in Vietnam and also provides an easy to read version of the complete text.
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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PBS

Pbs: America 1900: William Jennings Bryan's Campaign Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Walter LaFeber discusses William Jennings Bryan's 1900 campaign strategy to win the White House by criticizing the imperialism of the Republican candidate, William McKinley.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Costs of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with scholars online video and readings with which to explore the human, economic, social, and political costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: u.s. Iraq War: Should the Us Have Attacked Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website provides multi-media resources for both sides of the issue on whether the U.S. should have attacked Iraq or not. Includes background information, primary source documents and video gallery.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Admiral William Crowe: Africa Bombings

For Students 9th - 10th
The transcript of a 1999 interview with Admiral William Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The interview focuses on the findings...
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drone Strikes Abroad?

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive multi-media resources on the pros and cons of continued use of U.S. drone strikes abroad. Includes background information, comments and video gallery.
Article
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Theodore Roosevelt: Military Preparedness and Unpreparedness

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this essay from Roosevelt's, "The Strenuous Life," in which he discusses U.S. military forces, primarily in terms of the Spanish-American War. Excellent primary source!
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Wilson's Address to Congress: The Tampico Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of Wilson's 1914 address to Congress regarding the Tampico Affair in Mexico.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Syria's Role in the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students examine the role of Syria in Middle Eastern politics and its relations with the U.S up until 2008. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.
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Other

Early America: Explanation of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a good explanation of the reasons for Washington's neutrality proclamation. It also provides the text of the proclamation, and an original newspaper document.
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C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: u.s. Response to the Reported Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with lesson plan on "How should the U.S. respond to the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria?" Students view C-SPAN videos and read related articles to form their own opinions and deliberate in a classroom activity.

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