An informative resource provides a textbook on American government that covers topics such as the definition of government and how democracy works. Each section provides brief questions at the end to assess scholars' understanding. 

Essay on the attitude Thomas Jefferson held about the Native Americans. Includes quotes from Jefferson's writings describing his thoughts on enslavement and treatment of indigenous peoples of the Americas.

The Library of Congress presents over 2,000 prints from the work of the famed photographer,Edward S. Curtis, who recorded Native American dress, ceremonies, life, and culture representing over 80 tribes during the first half of the 20th...

Essay discussing the morality of conquest as European quest for land beginning in late 15th Century resulted in oppression and injustice of the Native American people.

Essay on the efforts to resist European control and conquest. Powerful quote from Sconondoa, elder Oneida chief, as he tries to rally Native American tribes to unify and fight back against the Europeans.

Essay on European-American westward expansion and the conflict new settlement created with Native Americans. Author describes the development of a hierarchical structure in which indigenous peoples were exploited and unprotected.

Article detailing attempts of Shawnee Noble Chief Tecumseh to unite Native American tribes in an effort to defend the Ohio valley territory. The author discusses strategies, battles and outcome.

Discussion on the decentralized nature of the indigenous populations and their desire, as opposed to Europeans, to live in self-sustaining communities without surplus of wealth.

At the time of the Europeans' arrival in North America, the land was well populated with Native Americans. Their numbers rapidly dwindled, mainly due to disease. Although there were many diverse tribes, some generalizations can be drawn...

Essay discussion about the 15th Century debate that went on among Europeans during the time of conquest concerning the morality of conquering the indigenous American people.

Examines the legislation enacted under Roosevelt's Second New Deal, and how the New Deal as a whole affected women, African Americans, and Native Americans.

Poignant account of the decimation of indigenous peoples in both South and North America during the 16th and 17th Centuries.

Essay on the devastating changes the indigenous peoples of North America faced as Europeans encroached upon and colonized their land.

An exhaustive discussion of Virginia Roediger's 1941 book, "Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians: Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama", that studies in depth the Pueblo Indians; their history, social...

Text of Iroquois legend, "The Origin of the Iroquois Nations." Also includes brief history about the Iroquois tribes in New York.

The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...

This chapter covers a time in Texas history during the mid-nineteenth century when Mexico offered land grants to American settlers, but conflict developed over religion and other cultural differences.

Read this section from a chapter on "Westward Expansion" to learn about the methods that the U.S. government used to address the "Indian threat" during the settlement of the West and explain the process of "Americanization" as it applied...

This passionate essay provides an informative history of the battles between Northwest Indians and the US in the 1960s over fishing rights and broken treaties.

The history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is told in story form. It tells of the conflict between England and Spain to establish a foothold in the New World, the voyages arranged by Sir Walter Raleigh, the establishment of a...

This website provides links to numerous Iroquois stories and fables.

After reading this section, students will be able to locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish, discuss the cultural achievements of these civilizations and also the differences and similarities...

Examines the establishment of Spanish settlements in America, the differences between them, and the conflicts the Spanish had with other European interests and with the native peoples.

Discusses how America prepared for war, the impact on the work force in the United States, how women and other civilians supported the war effort, and how the war affected race relations.