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Article
CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: The Americans in Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama". It is an excellent narration of significant events which took place during the "independence" period of Panamanian history (1840s-1870s ).
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Georgia Election of 1992

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress describes the factors involved with organizing the 1992 Georgian election. Examines some of the election laws and the challenge of including people from all regions in the election.
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Independence

For Students 3rd - 5th
Independence is so important to Americans. Congress for Kids provides a tutorial on this core value.
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Activity
Tramline

My America Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: Dandi: The Salt March

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the Salt March, the reasons behind it and a discussion of what it achieved provided for by UCLA.
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Primary
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Bustamante's Decree of 1830

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Law of April 6, 1830, read this reprinting of the Bustamante's Decree, which explicitly banned any further immigration from the United States to Texas.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War: Culper Code Book

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a primary source and transcript students decipher and create historically-accurate spy communications like those used by George Washington and the Culper Spy ring in the American Revolutionary War.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students track the action of the Battle of Trenton while increasing their reading and map skills of historic events by using this interactive made by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
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Article
Costa Rica Information Center

Costa Rica Web: Battle of Santa Rosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of Costa Rica Information Center. The article describes an important event in Costa Rican history - the Battle of Santa Rosa. Juan Rafael Mora Porras was President at this time; he successfully defended the...
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Website
Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
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Article
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Nueva Espana Nuevas Philipinas Provincia De Tejas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some first-person excerpts taken from Texas letters accounting events from the Mexican War for Independence from Spain.
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Website
Other

The Mexican Revolution of 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
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Graphic
Bob Dunn

History Globe: The Oregon Trail: 1843 Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual tour of the historic Oregon Trail and see photos of the landmarks along the way. Compare the map of 1843 with a modern map of today.
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Handout
Other

Austin Community College District: Convention, Washington on Brazos

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the Convention of 1836, a meeting of elected delegates in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas shortly after the Texas Revolution began.
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Primary
Other

Texas State Historical Association: The Law of April 6, 1830 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A reprinting of The Law of April 6, 1830 which was to counter concerns that Mexican Texas, part of the border state of Coahuila y Texas, was in danger of being annexed by the United States.
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Activity
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Writing the Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Declaration of Independence which covers the selection of the Committee of Five, Jefferson's writing, the presentation to Congress for approval, the problems in drafting, and the final changes which were made....
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Battle of Medina

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise synopsis of the Battle of Medina, a part of the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish authority in Mexico.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Fredonian Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826, the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: The Law of April 6, 1830

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this short overview of The Law of April 6, 1830 which was to counter concerns that Mexican Texas, part of the border state of Coahuila y Texas, was in danger of being annexed by the United States.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Turtle Bayou Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, which played a role in the secession of Texas from Mexico and the creation of the Republic of Texas.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Societal Impacts of the American Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A look at how the ideals of the American Revolution shaped the new American Republic. Many ideals were not implemented immediately but the seed had been planted.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Azerbaijan: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Azerbaijan which has been influenced by its location on historic trade routes and its vast petroleum reserves. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Burundi parallels that of Rwandi, its close neighbor with a similar ethnic make-up. Read about the civil war and its aftermath. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ups and downs in Cape Verde's history, first as a Portuguese colony, then as a people seeking independence from Portugal. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.