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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Crash of 1907 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting look at the Panic of 1907, the crash of stocks, the lack of faith in banks by depositors, especially in New York and Boston, and the rescue of the banks by J.P. Morgan. Calling on news reports of the time, this pdf...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Economic Review: Lessons From the Panic of 1907 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
From the May/June, 1990 issue of Economic Review, you can read a multi-page analysis of the Panic of 1907, including its historical background, and what could be learned from it. [PDF]
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George Wright Forum: The Antiquities Act [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive examination of the Antiquities Act, first signed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Read how fifteen presidents have used this act to protect both sites of historic and scientific interest. Included are photographs of...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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Oregon Encyclopedia: National Reclamation Act (1902)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief description of the National Reclamation Act and its aim of making more agricultural land available in the arid West by financing irrigation projects. Some information is specific to the Klamath Basin project in Oregon.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the progressive legisltion supported by President Theodore Roosevelt in his attempt to balance business interests with the public good. Read about his actions concerning conservation, government regulations, and business-labor...
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Smithsonian Institution

History and Archaeology: The Financial Panic of 1907: Running From History

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from Smithsonian Magazine, the author interviews Robert F. Bruner, who co-wrote the book, The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market's Perfect Storm, published in 2007, before the meltdown in the U.S. economy...
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US National Archives

Nara: American Originals: Meat Packing House Inspections

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this National Archives and Records Administration site for a short explanation of the term "muckraker," and for a quote by Sinclair, whose writings influenced the passage of the Meat Inspection Act in 1907.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Thomas Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about why the Thomas Law was enacted in Ohio as a result of the nationwide Panic of 1907.