Curated OER
Heading West
Students study the concept of the westward expansion. In this exploration of the western U.S. lesson, students participate in different activities that explain economic hardships, jobs, and land opportunities. Students describe...
Son of the South
Son of the South: The Mexican War
Detailed discussion of the Mexican War, including key figures and major battles.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Fremont Conquest of California
This first-person account by John Bidwell and his dealings with John Fremont in California.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends
Lincoln was surrounded by friends and family. What were those people like? How did they impact his life? Discover the lawyers, the politicians, the members of Congress -- as well as Lincoln's wife and children. Groups who surrounded...
Other
Californians and the Military: John Charles Fremont and the Bear Flag Revolt
A brief retelling of John C. Fremont's expedition to California. Learn about his confrontation with Mexican authorities that led to the Bear Flag Revolt.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: John C. Fremont
A profile of John Fremont makes note of his short stint as a the Union army officer.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Westward Expansion and Reform
Part of a longer time line describing the history of the American West, this section covers the period 1829 to 1859 with hyperlinks to stories and people of this time period.
Digital History
Digital History: Pathfinders
Read a brief description of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Pike Expedition which sought to map out the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Digital History
Digital History: The Election of 1856
A brief account of the election of 1856, the first in which the new Republican Party put forth a presidential candidate. See how the election split down regional lines.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Political Divisions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart details the growing political divisions in the United States in the decade before the Civil War. It includes information on the election of 1856, the Dred Scott Decision, the Lincoln...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: John C. Fremont
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John C. Fremont.
270 To Win
270towin: 1856 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1856 won by James Buchanan in an unusually heated election campaign.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John C. Fremont
(1813-1890) American explorer and soldier know as the Pathfinder who commanded Union forces in the Civil War