Digital History
Digital History: Defending American Interests in Foreign Affairs
A look at the foreign affairs that were dealt with by the Monroe Administration. Read about how the United States gained territory from Spain in Florida, why Russian settlements on the west coast were troubling, and why the Monroe...
PBS
The West: Documents on the Sand Creek Massacre
Contains the text of documents on the Sand Creek Massacre, including two editorials from the Rocky Mountain News, Congressional testimony by John S. Smith, and a deposition by John M. Chivington
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Germantown: James Barron
A brief account of the encounter between the USS Chesapeake and the HMS Leopard. This page also explains Commodore James Barron's court martial after the incident with the Leopard.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Decatur
Stephen Decatur, a lieutenant who penetrated the Tripoli harbor.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Decatur
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812.