Digital History
Digital History: The Formative Decade
The first decade of the new American nation saw much development and progress, but there was still contention about what the national government's role would be. Read about the differing views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
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University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Europe's Economic Tradition [Pdf]
Most well-educated American colonists (including early American leaders like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin) were familiar with the writings andideas of European scholars, so it makes sense that Americans came to...
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California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
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American Presidents: John Adams
List of facts about John Adams and his presidency, with links to additional information, including the text of his inaugural address and a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
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Us Internet: Mischecanocquah/meshekinoquah (Little Turtle)
This article begins with brief biographical data, but most of it is an address Little Turtle made to President Thomas Jefferson and Henry Dearborn regarding the American government's failure to live up to the conditions of the Treaty of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Introducing Students to Visual Analysis
Students will develop visual literacy skills by analyzing the images from John White Alexander's mural in the Thomas Jefferson building of the Library of Congress while learning about the history of the Library of Congress. Then,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Two Parties Emerge
Although George Washingon denounced the creation of political parties, they came roaring into play in the election of 1796 in which John Adams, representing the Federalists, ran against Thomas Jefferson, who represented the...
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....
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Roger Sherman
Although not the most charismatic or eloquent Founder, Roger Sherman was highly esteemed by his contemporaries. At Sherman's death, Ezra Stiles, president of Yale College, wrote, "He was an extraordinary man-a venerable uncorrupted...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Madison (1751 1836)
Biographical material on James Madison details his life and rise to become a prominent statesman, appointed Secretary of State by Thomas Jefferson in 1801.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Impact of Enlightenment
The ideas of the Enlightenment began in Europe, but they were acted upon in the American colonies. See how the philosophies of John Locke and Rousseau influenced the thoughts and actions of Puritan clergy and political figures like...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: George Mason
George Mason's ideas helped to shape the Founding documents of the United States, but few Americans remember him today. The words he used when writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Virginia Constitution of 1776 inspired the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explore!
The Manifest Destiny of the 1800's began with Thomas Jefferson's dramatic political foresight of arranging the Louisiana Purchase. The stories of courage and determination from these lands began with the Lewis and Clark expedition. For...
iCivics
I Civics: John Locke Mini Lesson
Introduce students to the ideas and writings of John Locke that influenced the likes of Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers.
PBS
Pbs: Louisiana Purchase: April 30, 1803
This PBS site provides images of all pages of the original Louisiana Purchase, with a transcript.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Declarations of Independence
Features the history behind the document that "shaped the course of American history" and gave Americans their independence. Includes many supporting original documents and teacher resources.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Kentucky Resolution of 1799
The full text of the Kentucky Resolution of 1799, in which the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky declares its opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "So You Want to Be President"
Here you will find a variety of websites to refer to regarding the presidents. These websites will enhance your study of this book with presidential biographies, anecdotes, inaugural addresses and more!
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: Declaration of Independence [Pdf]
This is a 6-page PDF of The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America, better known as The Declaration of Independence.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Aaron Burr Trial
Following his resignation from the Senate, Aaron Burr becomes involved in plans that some feel are taking on a traitorous cast. He is eventually brought to trial. A chronology, biographies of key figures and historical documents from the...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr's Duel
PBS Online offers a page on the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Weehawken, New Jersey. Includes image.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Louisiana Purchase
Website detailing the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and the actual deal that took place.
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