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Rollin' on The River - the Hudson River!
Students examine how the Hudson River was important to the development of the United States. They examine the role of steamboats played in the development of the Hudson River Valley.
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Chain Across the Hudson
Fourth graders role play as contractors responsible for constructing a chain across the Hudson River. They apply math skills to determine the total weight, number of links, and cost of the project.
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United States Military Academy at West Point
This resource is the official home of the United States Military Academy at West Point. It gives information about the academy, including each of the different programs it offers. It also gives information about the admissions program,...
University of North Carolina
Henry Ossian Flipper, 1856 1940: The Colored Cadet at West Point
Read the complete autobiography of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This tells of his life through the time of his graduation and receipt of his...
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Today in Georgia History: Henry O. Flipper March 21, 1856
A short video [1:30] and text provide an overview of the life of Henry O. Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. Included with the video and text are a vocabulary list and several...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Molly Pitcher
A brief biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of the Revolutionary War heroine and Pennsylvania native, known as Molly Pitcher.
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National Park Service: Fort Davis Historic Site: Second Lieutenant Henry Flipper
An account of the life of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The article highlights not only his successess, but also the many challenges he faced as a...
Library of Congress
Loc: Founders Day at West Point
A brief overview of the history and founders of West Point Military Academy. Contains a photo of the academy along with a group of marching soldiers from 1909.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Things to Do at Home
Families can come together through games designed to make history something fun and integral to family life. Build a sod house like prairie settlers did in the 1800s. Go back in time to visit five families that lived in the same house...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Battle of Saratoga
The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...
Black Past
Black Past: Young, Colonel Charles
In this encyclopedia article, you can learn about Col. Charles Young, the first African-American colonel in the U.S. Army.
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West Point in History
Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.
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Graduates
Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.
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Discover: Warren's Expedition
Online part of a Smithsonian exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of West Point, the site includes history, interactive maps, historical documents and artifacts.