Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Annexation Process: 1836 1845 a Summary Timeline
Ten years of important dates that highlight the chronology of Texas' annexation into the United States of America.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Mexican Rule 1821 1835
Learn about how Mexico worked with the empresarios to bring settlers who would develop Texas for the Mexican government during the years of 1821 and 1835.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: World War I
Learn about Texas' role in how the United States was shaped during the time of war, specifically World War I.
Other
State and Local Government on the Net
Index of links to specific state governments, national organizations, federal resources, and multi-state sites.
50 States
50 States: United States Newspapers
All fifty states are linked here to lists of newspapers in each of them. Each item is linked to a web page. (Some links may need have gone dead.)
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Ecological Regions of North America
A helpful map of North America which color codes its 15 ecological regions. Click on the different regions for a brief description of the area.
World Atlas
World Atlas: United States of America
A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
Columbia University
Columbia University Libraries: The Papers of John Jay: The Jay Treaty
A solid narrative explaining Jay's previous experience as Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the 1780s, this website from Columbia University Libraries in New York offers a succinct account of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation,...
Other
Usgs: The National Map: Us Topographical Map
Use this map to explore the topography of the United States.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: From Sea to Shining Sea
A great interactive map that reinforces your knowledge of the geographic features of the United States. Begin by reading general information on reading maps, then play the game.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: 50 States
Read about the regions of the United States, find the states in those regions on maps, and play a game to locate the states. A great interactive review.
PBS
Pbs: Washington Week
Washington Week features a group of journalists participating in a roundtable discussion of major news events.
Other
National Transport Library: Urban Transportation Planning
This site provides extensive information regarding the history of U.S. urban transportation planning.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
Other
Jewish News: Gorbachev, Shamir Mark Decade of Soviet Aliyah
This article provides insight into religious persecution in the former Soviet Union and Gorbachev's efforts to curb intolerance.
BBC
Bbc News: Spies Swapped by Us and Russia at Vienna Airport
A video and description of the spy exchange between the United States and Russia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: 19 Member Countries
Provides a list of all of the NATO countries along with links to their government sites. Users can find a vast amount of information about each of the member countries. A great resource for researching and learning about NATO or...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: United States of America
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Introduction to u.s. Government
Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).
BBC
Bbc News: World: u.s. And Canada
Get the latest American and Canadian news from BBC News in the US and Canada: breaking news, features and analysis plus audio and video content from North America.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Lewis and Clark Barter With Native Americans
In this lesson you will define the term barter and give examples of bartering in several different areas. Find out how this system took shape and was useful to Lewis and Clark. This site is extremely informative and contains extension...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The u.s. Role in the World (1970'S Into the 21st Century)
Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment
Presents the Fourteenth Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection. Includes a lengthy list of annotations to the Amendment.