A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: Texas Enters the Union
On December 29, 1845, Texas officially joined the Union as a slave state, after lengthy delays.
NSTATE
Learn About the 50 States: The Great Seal of Kansas
Provides a brief description of the great seal of Kansas and its admittance to the Union.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: How Industrial Unionism Was Won
From Walter Lindner's Progressive Party pamphlet, this detailed description of the Flint sit-down strike of 1936-1937 outlines the causes and results of the UAW's collective action.
Other
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming
This resource provides statistical evidence, backgrounders, FAQs, climate impact reports, and suggested solutions to the global problem.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Nsc 68: United States Objectives for National Security
Primary source document of the National Security Council Document 68. (NSC-68)
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
Other
Old State House Museum: John Barleycorn Must Die: The War Against Drink
The social struggle for and against drink in Arkansas is the focus of this expansive exhibit, including the Temperance and Prohibition Movements. This interactive site is divided into chronological narratives with detailed information...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Postwar Blues and Reds
This tutorial looks at post-World War I America and the disturbing events that took place in 1919 and 1920, for example, racial discrimination, the KKK, backlash against immigrants, the Red Scare, etc. A PDF file of the tutorial is...
Other
Texas Bob: The Resolution Annexing Texas to the United States March 1, 1845
A reprinting of the Texas annexation joint resolution of 1845, which was written to incorporate the Republic of Texas into the United States of America as the 28th state.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Confederation of the United States
Study the Confederation of the United States, or Confederacy, during the Civil War on this website. Learn about the Confederate leaders and generals.
Other
American Federation of Teachers Michigan
This state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, upcoming events, and legislative initiatives, and provides links to other state and national sites.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Labor and Law
Explore the rise of unions in the United States in the early 1900's. Understand Roosevelt's role in unions, the Wagner Act, and sit down strikes.
Other
Afl Cio: Labor Timeline
Use this resource to explore the development of labor unions in the United States. The interactive timeline allows you to scroll through the periods of labor development.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union
This lesson provides discussion, culminating, and extension activities to enhance student understanding of the Constitution, and the Committees of Detail and Style. Students have the opportunity to compare the work of those two...
Other
Orthodox Union: Menachem Begin
Very thorough account of the life of Menachem Begin, the 6th Prime Minister of Israel, detailing his many accomplishments.
Quia
Quia: Building of the Constitution
Quiz yourself on how well you know the events leading up to writing the United States Constitution.