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Primary
University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma: The Monroe Doctrine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides text taken from the Monroe Doctrine.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Small Planet Communications: The Age of Imperialism

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This website gives detailed information on U.S, imperialism including lesson plans. Presented in outline format.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: The Mexican War and the Compromise of 1850 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining America's involvement in the Mexican War, westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny, the Compromise of 1850, and the individuals involved in these issues.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Grover Cleveland's foreign policies were similar in both of his terms as president, interrupted by a presidential term of Benjamin Harrison. Read about his use of the Monroe Doctrine and some of the successes he had.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Social Change and National Development

For Students 5th - 8th
As the United States grew geographically, along with developing a national identity, there was also an increasing identity with regionalism. Read about the various regions, along with the changes in economics and religion in this period...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: America on the World Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over America on the world stage.
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Primary
Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Richard Olney: On American Jurisdiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Replication of a speech/document delivered by Richard Olney outlining a conflict between Britain and Venezuela regarding British Guiana, which extended the purview of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Roosevelt Corollary and Latin America

For Students 5th - 8th
See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.
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Website
Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Monroe

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief, yet complete biography of James Monroe. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
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Handout
Other

Biographical Dictionary: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief listing of significant events in Monroe's political career.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Monroe and summaries of important events during his presidency.