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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: How Much Revolutionary Change?

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "Creating Republican Governments" describes the status of women and nonwhites in the new republic.
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Article
Other

Council on Spiritual Practices: A Brief History of the Native American Church

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative account of the Native American Church in North America and its use of the peyote cactus in its religious services.
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Website
MLB Advanced Media

Cleveland Indians Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Site of the Cleveland Indians featuring links, news, stats, schedules, rosters, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: The Learning Page: American Indian Reservation Controversies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Primary sources help students understand issues and controversies surrounding the American Indian Reservations of the 1870s. Historians provide different accounts and views of this facet of American history, and students utilize these...
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Article
Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Native Americans in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the roles of Native Americans in World War II and their service in the armed forces and defense industries.
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Website
Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around Native Americans. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Website
PBS

Mpr: The Meaning of Sioux Music and Song

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Minnesota Public Radio provides the text of a 1915 article written by musician and self-trained anthropologist, Frances Densmore. Densmore spent years studying the music and culture of the Teton Sioux and other native...
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Handout
CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Albert Bierstadt

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum article provides fifteen thumbnail images of Albert Bierstadt's paintings are available for enlarging, with biographical information on a separate page.
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Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Brass & Copper Bead Making

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of copper beads made by tribes in the Northeast Woodland culture area with images.
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Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Brass and Copper Work in Wire

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of brass and copper wire ornaments made by tribes in the Northeast Woodland culture area.
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Website
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Population / Ethnicity and Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the history of population patterns in Mexico and also a look at the two primary ethnic groups: mestizos and Indians.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Archives of the West: Dawes Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the famous Dawes Act of 1887 which attempted to provide allotment of lands to Native Americans.
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Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Singapore

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Discover the cultural heritage of Straits Chinese, Indians, Malays and British as you wander through colorful neighborhoods. The island also has large nature reserves, brilliant tropical vegetation, and excellent wildlife parks." Use...
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Website
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This exploration of Flagstaff history focuses on life from a child's perspective using historically significant images and documents.
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Handout
Other

History of the World the Aztecs

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Aztec civilization, beginning with their travel to the valley of Mexico and ending with the conquest of the Spanish over them. Includes information about agriculture, travel, communication, war, religion, and human...
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Primary
Other

Indigenous Peoples Literature: Red Shield and Running Wolf

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Crow legend tells about a Sioux woman who married a Crow warrior.
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Handout
Other

19th Century Forts: Texas Frontier Clash of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Scattered across Texas are the remnants of a fierce defense system - forts. This site talks about the fort system as a whole. There are detailed links to information about specific forts in the state. An interactive student activity...
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Article
Other

Houston Institute for Culture: Early Texas History: Spanish Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Cabeza de Vaca, one of the first Europeans to extensively explore Texas after an accidental landing at Galveston Island.
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Article
Son of the South

Son of the South: The History of Texas: Spanish Settlement of Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written synopsis of the Spanish settlement of Texas spanning from the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 18th century.
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Handout
Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: The Iroquois of the Northeast

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief look at the history of the Iroquois. The site has information about food, handwork, survival, and modern life.
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Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lure of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful artwork from the more famous artists who depicted the people, places and things of the American West.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Francisco Hidalgo

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the work and life of Francisco Hidalgo, the most patient and persistent advocate of missions among the Indians of East Texas.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Spanish Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an idea of what Spanish Texas was like during the development of what is now the Lone Star state. Thea area highlighted was situated on the border of Spain's North American empire.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Spanish & Mexican Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...