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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
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Handout
Other

Spanish American War: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the explosion aboard the USS Maine, including photo links, and the response of the American media. In addition, there is information about other aspects of the Spanish American War.
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Primary
Other

Hazegray.org: Destroyers of the Great White Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and photos of the destroyers (torpedo boats) of the Great White Fleet.
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Website
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: Cruise of the Great White Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the Great White Fleet, as well as suggestions for further reading. Includes photos & links to related sources.
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Primary
Other

Hazegray.org: Auxiliary Vessels of the Great White Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and photos of the auxiliary vessels of the Great White Fleet.
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Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.
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Article
Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Albert Shaw: The Blowing Up of the Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Article written for the April, 1898 issue of American Monthly Review of Reviews expressing the author's opinion on reasons for the blowing up of the U.S.S. Maine, and what U.S. action should be.
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Graphic
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Sinking of the Uss Maine, 15 February 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.