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...
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: Candidates
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Weaver, James Baird
This site from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress provides a brief biographical sketch of Weaver, who was the presidential candidate of the Greenback Party in 1880.
Curated OER
Presidential Election
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System
This lesson may be used to introduce learners to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson: The Presidential Nominating System
This instructional activity may be used to introduce learners to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this instructional activity, students will...
Other
The Hill
The Hill is a non-partisan, non-ideological weekly newspaper that describes the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy makers and the many ways in which decisions are made.