Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Periods and Themes

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource is a chart with major themes, documents, and key words for the AP US History exam. A major part of this resource provides explanations about how to approach each section of the AP US History Test.
Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments

For Students 6th - 8th
Presents a chart contrasting the powers of the National government to the powers of a State government. The powers shared by both levels of government are listed below the chart.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: The Border: The Tampico Affair and the Speech From Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts from President Wilson's speech following the American invasion of Veracruz after the Tampico incident. Includes photos.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Quiz 4

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this five-question quiz over parts of United States history between 1890-1945.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Cold War (1945 1980)

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over the Cold War.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Imperialism: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the Spanish-American War. Review the sources in this set to gain insight into the motivations for US engagement. Includes teaching guide.
Handout
Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: How America Contained the Threat of Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses America's post-World War II foreign policy in outline form.
Primary
ibiblio

Ibiblio: World War Ii Resources: Address Before the Pan American Union, 4/12/33

For Students 9th - 10th
Roosevelt spoke to 21 nations of the Americas about common ideas aimed against acquisition of territories in the Northern Hemisphere by "any non-American power." This led to Roosevelt's development of the Good Neighbor Policy.
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University of Groningen

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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Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Imperial Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Review Imperial Germany's population, politics, economy, and involvement in World War I. Detailed aspects of foreign policies are identified.
Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Decision to Land u.s. Forces in Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the United States Army provides an essay on the United States' foreign policies during World War II and how it affected the decision to land forces in Iceland in 1941.
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Other

England Rules the Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site with an article written on the background of the English foreign policy. It talks about and gives information on the background and ideas behind the political system of England. It offers an opinion as to why England is no...
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Susan Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Susan Rice, an American public official and foreign policy analyst who served as a member of the National Security Council (1993-97), assistant secretary of state for African affairs...
Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Exchange Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations related to exchange rates. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level macroeconomics course.
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: 15: Introduction to Exchange Rates & International Capital Flows

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an introduction to the Exchange Rates & International Capital Flows chapter. You will learn about the following in this chapter: How the foreign exchange market works, Demand and supply shifts in foreign exchange markets,...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Global Trade: Trade Impasse (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A useful lesson for classes debating the value of free trade and U.S. trade policy.
Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State

For Students 3rd - 8th
News story on Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State. Describes what her cabinet responsibilities are and also gives biographical information on Albright herself.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Causes of War, Theory and Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Analyzing theories of varying causes for war and the methods in which wars are conducted can incorporate these readings.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: From Neutrality to War: The United States and Europe, 1921 1941

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "From Neutrality to War: The United States and Europe, 1921-1941" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793 1808

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793-1808" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: Laws of Disarmament and Nonproliferation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan for learning about nuclear weapons and nonproliferation agreements. Takes students through the process of comparing and contrasting various treaties and of evaluating their relative successes and failures. Includes a...
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Other

John Mc Adams: Marquette: Kennedy and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses John F. Kennedy and his role in the Cold War.
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Other

Kent May 4 Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the shooting of four Kent State students on May 4, 1970, including chronology, quotations, and descriptions of the students who were killed and wounded.

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