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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 1890 1945: Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an informational article over Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Presidency of Woodrow Wilson is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US...
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History/college History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video lesson about the Zimmerman Telegram: Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Nineteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Nineteenth Amendment is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945: The Progressive Era. An overview of an Progressive Era is provided. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Muckrakers

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Progressive Era's muckrakers are discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Intro.: Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Age of Empire is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 6: 1865 1898: Laissez Faire: Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. Laissez-faire during the Gilded Age is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 6: 1865 1898: Politics in the Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The politics in the Gilded Age is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 7 Social Studies Units

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the formation of the American identity as they learn early United States history from the eve of the Revolution to the end of Reconstruction
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: America on Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an extensive collection of lithographs that portrays everyday life in the 19th century and attitudes about race and ethnicity. These prints play a major role in helping us understand America's past. Subjects covered include...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: The Middle Passage

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the trans-Atlantic slave trade that lasted from the 1500s to the 1800s.
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Professional Doc
Other

Polytechnic School: u.s. History Outlines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site, as a companion to a high school A.P. U.S. History course, offers a lengthy series of outlines and charts timelining U.S. history, from America's colonial beginnings to the Watergate scandal of the 1970s. By providing the...
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Interactive
Digital History

Digital History: United States Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores U.S. history starting in 1590 showing the events that occurred in the country over someone's life span. Move the meter at the bottom to get information about each time period.
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Handout
Other

Animated Atlas: American History Timeline: 1780 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated timeline with layers showing states, territories, presidents, society, Native American tribes, world and scientific events, and cultural achievements in the United States from 1780-2010.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Frederick Douglass, once a slave, who became a prominent figure and spokesperson in the fight against slavery in the 1800s.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the garment factory industry in the 1800s and the early part of the 20th century, where workers toiled in sweatshop conditions. After a terrible fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in 1911, labor unions gained support in...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Life in the Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the very difficult conditions under which soldiers in the Continental Army lived.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Life of Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks Sits for Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Rosa Parks, whose simple action of refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person galvanized black people into standing up against racial discrimination. This led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Lincoln's High Tech War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the weaponry used during the Civil War, and some of the innovative technology that the Union's military forces employed. These included the minie ball, rifles, underwater torpedoes, the use of hot air balloons, and improved...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Pioneers on the Plains: Pioneer Living

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the struggles that pioneer settlers who established farms on the Plains faced. Without trees, they had to build homes using sod and cow dung. Temperatures were extreme and farms were isolated, making life lonely.
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Website
Other

The History Net

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The History Net is a leading portal for history enthusiasts, researchers, educators, and students. Extensive content can be found on almost any topic. Use "site search" to quickly find what you are looking for.
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Activity
Other

Dot: Office of the Historian

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical information on the U.S. Department of Transportation can be found here. Included: a history of the department, biographies and dates of service of the Secretaries of Transportation, and a chronology of important events.
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Website
Other

History News Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The History News Network publishes articles written by historians on current events. This is a rich resource for both teachers and students. The site includes historians' blogs and lesson plans.
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Handout
Other

America's Best History: u.s. Timeline the 1900s

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated timeline of events of the United States, which depicts a time of industrial purpose.