History Link
Panic of 1893: Seattle's First Great Depression
This detailed article on how the 1893 Depression affected Seattle focuses mainly on the Northwest, but does bring in information about the depression in general.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: The Panic of 1893
A general description of the Panic but also a close-up look at how the West and Utah, in particular, were affected.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii
A great lesson plan using primary source materials to examine the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the subsequent annexation of Hawaii to the United States. Find the background information, documents, suggested teaching activities,...
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Cleveland Record
Grover Cleveland's second term in office was problematic, which affected the election of 1896. Read about the economic depression of 1893, the labor unrest, Coxey's army, and controversial Supreme Court decisions that were handed down...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland
The entry page into Grover Cleveland's presidency from the Miller Center. Find information on his presidential policies, the members of his cabinet for both of his terms (interrupted by Benjamin Harrison's presidency), and links to his...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Grover Cleveland
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Grover Cleveland and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Atlanta Compromise
A comprehensive overview with detailed facts about Booker T. Washington and the 1895 Atlanta Compromise speech.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Plessy vs. Ferguson Case
Article provides an overview and detailed facts about the impact of the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson case on racial segregation.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Statue of Liberty Facts
Fun facts and interesting information about The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of America, the land of freedom and opportunity.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Haymarket Riot
Learn about the 1886 Haymarket Riot that was perpetrated by anarchists at a Chicago labor rally.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Interstate Commerce Act
Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act which created the Interstate Commerce Commission as a federal regulatory agency to address shipping rates and price discrimination.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Granger Movement
The Granger Movement was established to promote the social needs of farmers by reducing isolation, addressing the economic needs of farmers, and advancing new methods of agriculture.