Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Georgia O'keeffe
Biographical account covers the life and career of Georgia O'Keeffe, American artist known for her paintings of magnified flowers, animal skulls, and New Mexico desert landscapes.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Cultures and Histories of the Americas
An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.
Other
Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
Other
American Girl: Josephina: A Hispanic Girl
Meet Josepina, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about Spanish culture and the settlement of America's Southwestern frontier through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Rudolfo Anaya Lesson Plans
What do you know about the life and work of Rudolfo Anaya? This site provides links to learn more about this fascinating Hispanic author.
Duke University
Duke University: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The story of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 is told with a timeline showing events leading up to the revolt, a narrative of the revolt itself and its consequences, and brief biographies of many of those involved in Spanish America, and the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mescalero Apache
Learn about the culture of the Mescalero Apache, a Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Encomiendas
Read this good description of the encomienda system that was set up by the Spanish to reward the Spanish colonizers in the New World and to subjugate the indigenous people by requiring their labor on the granted land.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Republic of Texas
A detailed history of the Republic of Texas, starting with its initial birth in 1836 when its Constitution was written, and the end of Texas's conflict with Mexico. The article discusses the many issues faced by the new Republic, the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
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Etc: The Territory of the United States, 1845 1886
A map from 1886 of the United States showing the territories ceded by Mexico and the acquisition of Alaska. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, and Mexico at the time, and the Mexican...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1890
A map from 1890 of the United States showing the territorial expansion from the original Thirteen Colonies to the states and territories of 1890. This map shows state capitals, railroads, lakes, and rivers. The map is color-coded to show...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Drawing the United States, 1872
A map skills exercise from 1872 showing the drawing of the United States with proportional measurements. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, New Mexico,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States Expansion and the Railroads, 1880
A map of the United States and territories showing the expansion from the formation of the original states to 1880, and the railroad network in 1880. The map is color-coded to show the original states, the states admitted between 1791...
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Etc: Texas Controversy and Territorial Adjustment, 1836 1850
A map of the western United States between 1836 and 1850 showing the Texas controversy and territorial adjustments at the time. The map is color-coded to show the unorganized territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the boundary line with...
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Mexican Ground Squirrel
The Mexican ground squirrel can be found from Northern Mexico north along the Gulf coast of Texas and into western and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. This resource includes content ranging from characteristics and life cycle...
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Metacom (King Philip)
Five documents representing the full range of Indian-European antagonisms, struggles for power, and outright warfare among the Spanish, Pueblo, Wampanoag, English, and French in New Spain, New France, New Mexico, and New England.
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Us Congress: Dennis Chavez (1888 1962)
From the US Congress, find a short biography on Dennis Chavez, a Democratic senator from New Mexico during the New Deal years. Site lists the committees he served on during his time as senator and Representative.
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Land Grants
This site from SouthwestBooks.org provides this history of the New Mexico land grants is detailed and excellent background for the 1960s Mexican American land grant movement.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1860
A map of the United States showing the results of the presidential election of 1860. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by Lincoln (Republican), Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Bell (Constitutional Union), and Douglas...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election , 1860
A map of the United States showing the results of the presidential election of 1860. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by Lincoln (Republican), Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Bell (Constitutional Union), and Douglas...
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