Student Handouts
Writing Exercises: The Presidency of Bill Clinton
How much do your pupils know about the Clinton administration? For this resource, class members respond to five questions about the Clinton presidency. They may need to research online or in their textbooks to find the information...
Other
University of Delaware: Dept. Of Political Science: The Contract With America
Newt Gingrich, as House Minority Whip, architect of the Contract With America, hoped to make the Republican Party more relevant in the 1990s. Find the text of the contract here including background material of why it was put forward.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long March of Newt Gingrich
Extensive and well-organized investigative biography of the outspoken and controversial Newt Gingrich.
Other
Propaganda Critic
A comprehensive site that offers student information on: Name Calling, Glittering Generalities, False Connections, Bad Logic or Propaganda, Wartime Propaganda and more! Site also offers the Propaganda Gallery - short video clips that can...
Other
Speaker of the House: John Boehner
This resource provides history of and current facts about the most powerful legislative position in the United States government.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Republicans vs. Democrats
A review of Bill Clinton's domestic policies and scandals in his two terms of office. Focus is on the rancor of the Republicans against Clinton.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Gingrich, Newton L
Short biography of the former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich.
CNN
Cnn: Gingrich Calls It Quits
CNN details the story behind the resignation of Newt Gingrich as Speaker of the House.
Curated OER
Newt Gingrich, Courtesy of newt.org
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.
Curated OER
U.s. Congress Biographical Directory: Gingrich, Newton L
Short biography of the former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich.