Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: Cartoon, Houston Daily Post, March 30, 1896
Here is a political cartoon showing showing the split between those who favored the gold standard and those favoring the silver standard, and how the Populist Party took advantage of that split. Learn what this means by taking a look at...
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Project Vote Smart: Homepage
Project Vote Smart provides an excellent page of links related to issues which are of interest in American politics.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1896
Read about the election of 1896 which had one candidate representing two political parties, and the other candidate who did not campaign. See what people supported the Democratic candidate and why. Find out who was elected and who...
Library of Congress
Loc: Presidential Election of 1960
What made the election of 1960 so different? Some political analysts call this election a turning point in American politics. Here's a brief overview of the election and questions to answer.
National Women's Hall of Fame
Women of the Hall: Geraldine Ferraro
Read about the life of the first woman to be nominated by a major political party for the candidacy of Vice President of the United States. Inducted into the Woman's Hall of Fame in 1994.
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The Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton follows the Battle of Trenton in the New Jersey Campaign. Read a detailed history of the event here.
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: How the President Is Elected
Learn how the President of the United States is elected. Read how we choose candidates, how they campaign, how they are nominated, and what role the Electoral College plays in our elections.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.
A&E Television
History.com: How Ancient Rome Thrived During Pax Romana
After decades of political dysfunction, civil wars and assassinations that caused the Roman Republic's downfall, Ancient Rome flourished during two centuries of relative tranquility and prosperity known as the Pax Romana (Latin for...
A&E Television
History.com: How Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre Rallied the Patriot Cause
A silversmith by trade, Revere also produced copperplate engravings for book and magazine illustrations, portraits and political drawings that supported the nascent Patriot movement. Reveres most effective piece of anti-British...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Final Years: 1864 1865
Article on the final events of the Civil War including Sherman's Campaign, Lincoln's re-election, assassination, and Appomatox. The author also discusses the role of women, politics and diplomacy, financial matters, and war legacy. Links...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Week of 8 8 16: Donald Trump Might Be in Real Trouble This Time
Let's take a step back from the news of the past few days and ask a fundamental question: Why does everything suddenly seem different? Donald Trump, the unsinkable candidate who seemed immune to political consequences while winning...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865 1923)
Extensive biographical reference source detailing the life and presidency of Warren G. Harding. Delves into his politics, his campaigns and elections, and his personal life.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change. Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Issues
Interactive source for information on the stances on issues taken by the candidates in the 2004 Presidential election.
CNN
Cnn: Election Center 2008
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
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League of Women Voters
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: 2008 Election: Which Candidate Would Make the Best u.s. President?
Archived Material. Who are the 2008 presidential candidates and what are their views on today's most important issues? This site offers a comprehensive overview of the question "Which candidate would make the best President?" The topic...
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National Republican Congressional Committee
The official site of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
CNN
Cnn: 2018 Elections
Website with information on the 2018 election, polling and news about the candidates.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...