Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Mexico, 1920
The state of Mexico and its counties.
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress: Dennis Chavez
Read biographical information about this United States Senator from New Mexico of Hispanic descent.
Other
Thomas Intermediate School: Southwestern States Activity
Teachers and students can find activities for the Southwest, the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. The grade is based on the number of activities and the quality of work.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Textiles of the North American Southwest
This site explores the weaving traditions of the Native American and Hispanic peoples of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. A gallery of artifacts, timeline, map glossary, and textual descriptions are included. This is a...
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: A New Generation Embraces Centuries Old Music of Mexico
An article on mariachi music, which originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
PBS
Pbs: Prelude to War: Trade Routes Between Usa and Mexico
An examination of the historical background of the trade and commerce routes between early national Mexico and the United States.
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Wiche: Western State College Tuition Agreements
The WICHE serves the 15 Western state region of the United States through assisting students in getting affordable access to educational programs of study.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mapping History: Kansas Nebraska Act: 1854
Toggle back and forth on this interactive map to see how the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 completely negated the Missouri Compromise. Click on the map to see where slavery was permitted before 1854 and then after. Be sure to click on the...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Curated OER
New Mexico State Flag
Offers comprehensive information regarding New Mexico history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
PBS
Pbs: The New Americans
This site from PBS chronicles the miniseries coming in April of 2004 entitled "The New Americans." The site documents the new American immigrants: read stories of immigrants from Argentina, China, Mexico, Hungary, Taiwan, Russia, and more.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Expansion and War: The United States 1840 1860
Article on the era of westward expansion and the resulting Mexican American War. The author demonstrates how Manifest Destiny and frontier settlement led to the annexation of Texas and ultimately war with Mexico over the territory.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Palace of the Governors
Adobe structure; construction began in 1610; served as the seat of government in New Mexico for centuries; oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States.
Curated OER
Unesco: United States of America: Taos Pueblo
Situated in the valley of a small tributary of the Rio Grande, this adobe settlement - consisting of dwellings and ceremonial buildings - represents the culture of the Pueblo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Jeff Bingaman: Explore New Mexico: Navajo Code Talkers
The United States military adopted the Navajo language to aid in their top secret communications amongst each other during World War II. In 2001, the first twenty-nine Navajo Code Talkers were awarded Gold Medals of Honor by President...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Roadrunner
Get acquainted with the roadrunner while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, habitat, communication, and mating habits. Because it is the state bird of New...
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The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
Official site for Minor League Baseball. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Minor League is right here.
Other
General Lew Wallace Study and Museum
Find a wide variety of information about General Lew Wallace, who was a Civil War general, author of Ben-Hur, governor of New Mexico Territory, and United States Minister to Turkey, among his many other accomplishments.