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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Tiberius

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Rights of Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the rights of citizens of the U.S.? Solid information provided at this site from a government source. Click on "The Right to Vote" and "The Bill of Rights" to find out more.
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Interactive
British Library

British Library: Taking Liberties

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of where-do-you-stand scenarios weighs the rights of citizens alongside issues of online censorship, freedom from want, the monarchy, voting restrictions for prisoners, and a host of contentious contemporary concerns among the...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Boston Massacre [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent recounting of the days that led up the Boston Massacre and the massacre itself fills in a lot of information that is lacking in textbooks because of space contraints. Read about the British soldiers' and the colonists'...
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Handout
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Historian's Perspective: Winning the Vote: History of Voting Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Historian-authored three-part overview looks at the history of voting rights in America, touching on all the critical moments in American history when voting rights were first denied then granted to...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Societal Impacts of the American Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A look at how the ideals of the American Revolution shaped the new American Republic. Many ideals were not implemented immediately but the seed had been planted.
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Handout
This Nation

This nation.com: Citizens in the American Political System

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on becoming a U.S. citizen and how citizens can participate in the government.