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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of the life of a famous general in the American Revolution, and later a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from South Carolina.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Charles Pinckney

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical sketch of Charles Pinckney, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from South Carolina. It also covers his role in the American Revolution.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Hugh Williamson, North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of Hugh Williamson, a signer of the Constitution from North Carolina. It discusses his career as doctor, soldier and politician.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Josiah Harmar

For Students 6th - 8th
A brief biography of Harmar, focusing on his fort-building and military experiences in Ohio.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Samuel Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but detailed biography of one of the representatives to the Constitutional Convention from Connecticut. An interesting fact about Johnson is that he was not a supporter of the War for Independence.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Richard Bassett

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of Richard Bassett (1745-1815 CE). He was a delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as Governor of Delaware and as Senator.
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Wwi Aviation: An Illustrated History of World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a wealth of information here. Get detailed overviews of the war and then scroll down the page to sections on pilots and designers, machines of war, a World War 1 history quiz and much more.
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United States Military Academy at West Point

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Military Industrial Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with George Washington, presidents have used their farewell address to look back on their experience in office and to offer the public practical advice. In his farewell address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said that a high...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Uganda's recent history is one of military coups and human rights abuses. Find out about the current history to see if the country shows some improvement. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Resolutely Destroy All Enemies Who Da

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Resolutely destroy all enemies who dare to encroach upon us!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists of the Political Department of the Zhejiang Military Region of...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives & History

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: History: Roman Empire: What Was Life Like in the Roman Army?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learning module from BBC Primary History for study of the Romans and Roman Army. Engaging and interactive site for primary students. Includes activities, photos, videos, and links to supplemental material.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Ottoman Rule in the Balkans

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive text, from a series of college lectures, offers insights on what it was like to live under Ottoman rule. Military, religious, and dynastic principles are discussed, along with their implications and practices.
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Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar's life and military accomplishments.
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Today in Georgia History: Henry O. Flipper March 21, 1856

For Students 9th - 10th
A short video [1:30] and text provide an overview of the life of Henry O. Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. Included with the video and text are a vocabulary list and several...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Libya: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Interstate Highway System

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower authorized the largest public works project in the history of the world. The president had been impressed by Hitler's autobahns and believed that a national system of highways was necessary to move...
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Increase Alertness, Strengthen Milita

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Increase alertness, strengthen military training" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Jiang Zhongbo and Liu Xiaoman, 1974.
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National Museum of Industrial History

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore these exhibitions, previously located in the Smithsonian Institute, which feature the great Americans who contributed to the industrialization of the United States beginning with the nation's centennial celebration. Plan a trip...
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Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines the history of the city of Nineveh and its rulers, and the archaeological discoveries that followed centuries after its demise. Includes a slideshow of relief carvings and other pieces of art from Nineveh.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Growing Global Power

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive teaching unit on the emergence of the United States as a global power after World War I. Learn about America's drive for expansion, first by the military, then by businesses. Contains video and text materials, web...
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming in the 1940s: Wwii Causes a Revolution in Farming

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of World War II, life changed for farmers in the 1940s. Many farmers left the farm for the cities or to serve in the military, new technologies were developed, and equipment improved making the work in fields easier and quicker.

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