In this impressment and embargo historical term quiz, students define the meaning of several terms so that they may further their own historical knowledge on the aforementioned topic.

Learners explore the overall Allied strategy in the Pacific from 1943-1945 and assess its effectiveness. They explore the reasons why the atomic bomb was used and why use of that weapon was controversial.

Students understand the need for carefully defining the problem before searching for a solution. They understand the need for carefully defining the problem before searching for a solution. Students compare a variety of catapults and the...

Fifth graders explore the role of African American troops in World War I. In this World War I instructional activity, 5th graders analyze a collection of letters from an African American soldier. Students create...

Students explore justice issues. In this social activism lesson, students watch "Social Activism in the United States," and then locate newspaper articles from the 1960's and 1970's about events during the era.

In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 matching questions regarding 1920's America and the Hoover presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students research how the capture of a German submarine by the Allies affected the outcome of WWII. In this WWII lesson, students complete a KWL chart. Students research primary source documents online and answer discussion questions.

For this ESL vegetables worksheet, students read descriptions of vegetables and determine which is being described. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.

Students discuss the contributions of various ethnic groups during World War II prior to visiting the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War. After the visit, they interview veterans about prejudice during the war or listen to a guesst...

The official homepage for the U.S. Navy. Offers student: What's New, Organization, Status, Ships, Images, and more. The "Ships" category is especially interesting!

Article commemorating the U.S. Navy and their role in the Vietnam War.

This site summarizes the role of the U.S. Navy in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Compiled from the reports of operationalcommanders and from information gathered at U.S. Navy headquarters, the lengthy document presented at...

This site from the U.S. Navy provides a great description of the history and workings of cesium based atomic clocks. Very interesting.

A history of the United States Navy, from pre-Revolutionary times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the maritime commerce, wartime influence, and Congressional actions relating to the development of the Navy.

The National Archives and Records Administration provides the original letter President John Adams sent to the U.S. Sentate on May 18, 1798 nominating Benjamin Stoddert as the first Secretary of the Navy to lead the newly created...

This lesson plan discusses the American initiative to open Japan to western trade. It also features a biography of Commodore Perry, an exploration of the Japanese class system, and various learning activities.

Report of Naval Commander, J.N. Miller, to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy on transfer of sovereignty of the Hawaiian Islands with the raising of the U.S. Flag.

Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.

A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.

[Archived Content] Have you ever wondered how it is possible to explore the ocean floor? This interactive site developed by the U.S. Navy answers this and other questions through various activities. Includes a biography of Dr. Ballard.

Learn about the exploration of the polar regions by the U.S. Navy. Links to various activities are found on the site.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.

Edwin Ward Moore resigned from the U.S. Navy to "accept an appointment as commodore of the new Texas fleet." This site offers information on his first jobs as commodore, which included recruiting new sailors and marines, dealing with a...

Gives an excellent history of the sailing ships and sailors of the Merchant Marine in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Links on the page include many firsthand accounts of the sailors and their experiences during the war.