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A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: United States History

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast overview of the history of the United States from the First Americans to the presidency of Bill Clinton. This site is from the Library of Congress.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Places of Migration in United States History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
MIT provides and extensive list of reading and viewing materials in regard to the migration within the United States. Lecture notes and possible assignments included.
Unit Plan
Cengage Learning

Primary Sources: Jackson's Veto of the Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Jackson's major political battles was over the power of the Bank of the United States. This site gives a brief explanation of that issue, and the text of Jackson's veto of the bill which would support the bank. The site also...
Lesson Plan
University of Maryland

Howard County History Labs: United States Have Entered World War I? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze excerpts from two speeches in order to understand and evaluate the reasons why the United States joined the war. They will then write a letter in which they argue for or against U.S. entry into the...
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Brief History of the United States by Joel Dorman Steele

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Brief History of the United States by Joel Dorman Steele (c1885). This is an illustrated history of the U.S. from the early settlers through the Reconstruction...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: First Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the IHA provides the history of and facts about the First Bank of the United States.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Arsenic in Ground Water in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses the presence of arsenic (chemical symbol As) in ground water in the United States. Also provides many links to other sites about arsenic (especially in drinking water.)
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Other

United States Ski and Snowboard Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Latest news from the United States Ski and Snowboarding Association. You can learn about athlete rankings, athlete history, and major events.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: 20th Century United States History

For Students 9th - 10th
Consisting of twenty-seven video lectures taught by professor Tyrone Tillery, this virtual course focuses on major themes and issues in American history during the 20th century. The goal of this course is to prepare students to...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The European Union: Toward a "United States of Europe"?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning activity on the economic and political unification of Europe. Article outlines the history and reasons for a European Union. Includes questions for discussion followed by small group activity asking students to evaluate the idea...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: First Ladies of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
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15 Minute History

15 Minute History: Not Even Past: Episode 41: The Myth of Race in America

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of race has been a powerful driving force in American history since colonial times, but what exactly is race? Guest Jacqueline Jones, one of the foremost experts on the history of racial history in the United States, helps us...
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NOAA

Noaa: Esrl: United States Climate Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A "clickable" map of the US that allows you to find information about a state's or city's climate and climate history.
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NOAA

Noaa: Esrl: United States Climate Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A "clickable" map of the US that allows you to find information about a state's or city's climate and climate history.
Lesson Plan
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.
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US Senate

Vice Presidents of the United States: Elbridge Gerry

For Students 9th - 10th
A very nice biography of the fifth vice president of the United States, Elbridge Gerry. Gerry died in office in 1814.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Understanding the United States Government Part 3

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the United States government. One in a series of several flipcharts submitted on the topic.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands

For Students 9th - 10th
After examining a map showing the expansion of the United States, click to read about each addition to the country and see where that addition is. Play Expansion Concentration to test your skills.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: United States: The Espionage Act, 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the text of the amended Section 3 of the Espionage Act.
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US Mint

United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the U.S. Mint. HPC is designed to be a fun, educational tool that generates interest in coins, the mint, and U.S. history. A constantly evolving site, HPC works to...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Indian Land Cessions in the United States 1784 1894

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides links to the original land cession deals between Indians and the Federal Government are provided. Search for documents can be accomplished by searching for Indian tribe, state/territory, or...
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: United Nations and Ussr

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University contains actual letters between the United Nations and the USSR. These letters are attempts to reach a resolution in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Primary
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Constitution of the United States of America: 16th Amendment Income Tax [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)

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