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Ford's Revolution
Industrialization and mechanization of products such as cars have deeply affected the US economy. The class discusses the affects of Ford's assembly line production of automobiles. They watch a video, fill out worksheets, and investigate...
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"Big Three" Bailouts
What does your class think about big business bailouts by the U.S. Government? Find out with this activity, where learners analyze a political cartoon comparing the "Big Three" automakers with the Greek Myth of Sisyphus. Background...
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Industrial Revolution: A Definition
America sure did have a few growing pains during the Industrial Revolution. Share the problems, causes, effects, and reformation that marked the turn of the century and shift in policy during US industrialization. This slide show...
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The Incorporation of America
The incorporation and industrialization of America is covered in this image-rich slide show. While text is limited, there is no shortage of great images showing the progression and causes of American Industrialization. Perfect...
The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford Showroom of Automotive History
Learn about automotive history as you browse the collection of The Henry Ford Museum. Enter the showroom to see a complete profile on some of the most important cars ever made, from the 1896 quadricycle to the 1986 Taurus.
Digital History
Digital History: Watergate
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Henry Ford
One-page profile of influential innovator, Henry Ford, whose vision and ideas created low-cost forms of production that made cars affordable to the average American.
Other
President Gerald Ford's Special Message to Congress
Learn about the working relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government through Ford's address to Congress in 1976 addressing the need for improvements to programs for the elderly.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Gerald R. Ford
Brief biography of Gerald Ford. Includes color portrait and information regarding his personal and presidential life and accomplishments.
Other
Motorline: Motorsport
Austrian Racing site in German with many images that can be navigated by beginners. Numerous links to images, games, screen savers, motorcycles, Formula 1 racing (Formel 1) and cars in general (Autowelt).
Other
Fall of Saigon by u.s. Marines
Take a look at this firsthand account of the final days a U.S. Marine spent in Saigon, before it fell to North Vietnam in 1975.
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Ibiblio.org: President Ford Pardons Nixon
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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Ibiblio.org: President Ford Pardons Nixon
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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Ibiblio.org: President Ford & the Uss Mayaguez Crisis
Click here to check out a trio of photos depicting President Ford dealing with the U.S.S. Mayaguez crisis in 1975.
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Ibiblio.org: President Ford & the Uss Mayaguez Crisis
Click here to check out a trio of photos depicting President Ford dealing with the U.S.S. Mayaguez crisis in 1975.
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Ibiblio.org: President Ford & the Uss Mayaguez Crisis
Click here to check out a trio of photos depicting President Ford dealing with the U.S.S. Mayaguez crisis in 1975.
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Reel Classics: John Ford
A profile of film director John Ford who earned academy awards for How Green Was My Valley and The Quiet Man--includes movie posters.
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Reel Classics: John Ford
A profile of film director John Ford who earned academy awards for How Green Was My Valley and The Quiet Man--includes movie posters.