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Siteseen: American Historama: Usa Patriot Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law allowing federal officials greater authority in tracking and intercepting communications. The acronym 'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Department of Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts and information about the Department of Homeland Security that was formed November 25, 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks to "prevent terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage US borders, enforce...
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2001 Anthrax Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and a summary of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks when anonymous letters, laced with lethal anthrax spores, began arriving at news media companies and the offices of two Democratic U.S. Senators.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2002 No Child Left Behind Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and an overview of the No Child Left Behind Act passed January 8, 2002, requiring standardized math and reading tests.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2008 Financial Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and interesting information about the 2008 Financial Crisis (Credit Crunch) that triggered recession and depression across global economies.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
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Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
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From His 'Great Goals' of 2000, President's Achievements Mixed

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses some of the achievements, or lack thereof, of President Bush after his first term of office. These achievements are based on his promises during the 2000 campaign. The article tends to focus on taxes, Social...
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File Photograph of Harriet Miers

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article with biographical information about Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush's original nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor.
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Judge John Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July, 2005, article the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. This article does a nice job explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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Joseph Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004: CNN reports on the reaction to President George W. Bush to the announcement that the Justice Department would investigate the revealing of Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative. There is also some history of the...
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Lewis Libby Arrives at a Hearing in Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
In April, 2006, testimony, Scooter Libby states that President George W. Bush authorized the leak of classified material to the media to defend the invasion of Iraq. Libby is accused of leaking the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame to...
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Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper Outside a Washington Court in December 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush states that he supports White House aide Karl Rove who is at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Karl Rove

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, who is at the center of the Valerie Plame scandal.
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Washington Post: 'That's It': A Two Year Quest Ends

For Students 9th - 10th
Presidential candidate John Kerry concedes the election to President George W. Bush. Article is from November, 2004.
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Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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University of California

Roho: 1990 Budget Enforcement Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A good explanation of the 1990 Budget Enforcement Act that raised taxes and installed caps for discretionary spending.
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University of California

Regional Oral History Office: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the presidential election of 1992 which included a strong third party candidate, H. Ross Perot. See what the issues were and find out why an incumbent was defeated. Included is a video clip of one of the presidential...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Baby Boomer in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the presidential election of 1992, which included a third-party candidate, focused on the economy, and unseated an incumbent.
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Axis of Logic: The 2004 Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a collection of news articles and commentaries relating to the 2004 election not often published by major news outlets.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: White House Accused of Hindering Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Politics After Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
A panel of three analysts discusses the government's actions before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. All three are critical of the government's response and therefore may be biased. Video, audio, and a transcript are available of...
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USA Today

Usa Today: Washington Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides the top news in U.S. Politics in brief. Content includes a focus on the president, senate, house, state governors, legislatures, and initiatives.

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