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Wikipedia: Timeline of United States History
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents a timeline of important events that occurred in the United States from the 16th century on. Links are provided throughout this article for additional information on related subjects.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Eyewitness to History (Lesson Plan)
Understanding the important events in United States history and being able to recognize how history affects current events are crucial skills for students. This lesson plan lets them examine and analyze important milestones through...
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: United States History: Timeline
A collection of primary source materials presented on a timeline that showcase events in the history of the United States from 1625 on. Click on an image to go to a page with descriptive information about each item. Each description has...
Virginia History Series
Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History Reconstruction to 1900 [Pdf]
Much of Virginia was devastated after the Civil War so a period of rebuilding commenced. Follow Reconstruction through the different plans, the effects on African-Americans and the South. This slideshow has pictures,charts, and maps to...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1921 1940) [Pdf]
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great prosperity in America and Virginia. However, it ended with a bust that shook our country to its core. Imagine the culture of this time with the help of pictures, charts, and maps. This slideshow...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
Other
National Women's History Project: Women's History Month Quiz
A challenging quiz to test one's knowledge of women's history in the United States.
Other
California State Parks: Paleontology
The California State Parks present an excellent unit to local geology of Borrego Badlands to Salton Trough. Through lessons plans, power point presentations, and a videoconference students will take a closer look into fossils and the...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Era of Expansion and Reform
Information about the period in United States history between the Civil War and World War I. The United States was transformed from a rural republic to an urban state.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: United States of America
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
A&E Television
History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
Library of Congress
Loc: United States & Brazil: Comparing Cultures
This bilingual site explores the history of Brazil, interactions between Brazil and the United States from the eighteenth century to the present, and compares and contrasts Brazilian and American culture and history.
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
US Mint
United States Mint: History
Learn about the United States Mint and how it was created by the Constitution. Details on coins the Mint has produced, its role in U.S. history, and growth.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
US Senate
United States Senate: Senate Chronology
A wonderful, detailed timeline of the history of the Senate from its establishment until the present.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War Timeline: 1945 1991
An extensive timeline examining the causes and events of the Cold War. It is preceded by several paragraphs discussing the shifting relations between the United States and Russia in the lead-up to the Cold War. The timeline begins in...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Barack Obama
Highlights of the career of African American Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois, 2005-2008. He went on to be elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: History
Read the fascinating history of two countries which, only recently, joined together as one. Tanganyika and Zanzibar are now known as Tanzania. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Baltimore Basilica: History of the Basilica by Latrobe
A history of the basilica, dating from 1806, along with information about its architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe; a timeline that compares events in the history of the United States with the specific history of the cathedral; and a review...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: September 5: Jesse James & the First Labor Day
Library of Congress site discusses the life of Jesse James and the development of the first labor day in the United States. With links to related, in-depth information.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Saudi Arabia
Scroll down on this site to read about the relationship between the Saudi and American governments. This site also has information on Saudi Arabia's history, government, politics, and economy.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Theodore Roosevelt and the Spanish American War
What was Teddy Roosevelt's role in the Spanish-American War? Understand how Roosevelt functioned before and during this tumultuous time in the United States.