US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: A Changing of the Guard
The women that paved the way for women in Congress struggled to identify their role in Congress. However, the third generation of women elected to Congress betweeen1955-1976 challenged social roles and long-standing congressional...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: New Patterns
Women elected to Congress between 1955-1976 were well-educated and often leaders in business and society. They had clear goals they wanted to accomplish that centered around issues that affected women's lives. This feminism shaped their...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Media Curiosities
With our 24-hour news cycle, we are used to media following politician's every move. For the first women in Congress, the media coverage was just as extensive for the early 1900's. They were a novelty and American's wanted to know their...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity
Early congresswomen struggled with their identity in Congress. Was it better to work within the institutional channels or push a "feminist" agenda? Examine different viewpoints on this issue in the following summary.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: The Decade of Women
In 1992, American voters sent as many new women to Congress as were elected in any previ's liberation movement all played a part in the results of that historic election. Read more about the "Decade of the Women" in this summary.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides questions about the Senate and the House of Representatives. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
Other
The Unconstitutionality of the Laws of Congress Prohibiting Private Mails
An exposition by Lysander Spooner on behalf of the American Letter Mail Company entered according to an Act of Congress in1844, asserting that the company should have the right to establish post offices in competition with those of...
University of Oklahoma
Chronology of Us Documents: Declaration of the Causes, Taking Up Arms (1775)
The complete text of the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms" written by Thomas Jefferson and Colonel John Dickinson and approved by the Second Continental Congress in July 1775 to communicate and explain their...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Truman Doctrine: Address Before Congress, March 12, 1947
A transcript of President Truman's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress outlining the need for financial assistance to Greece and Turkey for US influence in the region.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: Us Declaration of War Against Germany
Content includes the full text of Franklin D. Roosevelt's message to Congress on December 11, 1941, declaring war against Germany.
Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The u.s. Congress: The Senate
A very short overview of the basic workings of the Senate, including term limits and responsibilities.
Other
Committee on Ways and Means Us House of Representatives
This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. 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.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Legislative Interests
The goals of third generation congresswomen were aimed at creating opportunities for women in education and the workplace. Women members continued to play a prominent part in legislation on diverse national concerns, ranging from Cold...
US Senate
Us Senate: Majority and Minority Leaders and Party Whip
From the U.S. Senate itself, find an explanation of the roles of majority and minority leaders and whips. Also find a complete list of majority and minority leaders dating from 1919 to the present.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Library of Congress Classification System
Students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System by viewing two online tutorials. The students will make flash cards in order to study the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification System. The...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Learn the Library of Congress Classification System
The students will develop an understanding of the organization of main and primary subclasses of the Library of Congress Classification System. The students will demonstrate knowledge and independence in using the LCC through online...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Dewey and the Library of Congress
High school students will learn the distinction between the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and the Library of Congress Classification (LCC). After a PowerPoint presentation of the LCC, the students will compare and contrast the two...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Library of Congress Classification System
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. They will compare and contrast it to the Dewey Decimal System. Students will determine where information on different topics would be located...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: First Continental Congress
By 1774 the colonists had had enough of what they saw as British disrespect and lack of concern about their grievances. Read about the cooperation of the colonies in forming the First Continental Congress to address these issues.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Classify With the Library of Congress
Learners will learn about the Library of Congress Classification System by viewing online tutorials.Students will create visual aids to communicate an understanding of the system. Learners will use the LCC to locate and organize books.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Dewey and the Library of Congress: Map and Matching
After reviewing the Dewey Decimal Classification System, young scholars are introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System. Students create a map of a university library that uses the LCCS and demonstrate their understanding...