National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Religion: John Mayfield
Primary resource of John Mayfield, as he discusses civic life, religion and the growth of American democracy in an excerpt from "Toward the Millennium," ch. 8 in The New Nation: 1800-1845, 1982 (rev. ed.)
Digital History
Digital History: Conquering Space
A good review of how the rise of nationalism led to western expansion, support for federal funds to build infrastructure, and the protection of new American industry.
Other
Amistad Digital Resource: Marcus Garvey
Biographical essay on Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader who advocated "Africa for the Africans", Black Nationalism, and Pan-Africanism movements. He was the founder of the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and the...
US National Archives
Nara: A New Deal for the Arts: Rediscovering America
As part of the artistic nationalism that took place during the Great Depression, this website from the National Archives and Records Administration focuses on many American scenes. Lots of focus on small-town life and various regions.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Holidays
Fun module on American holidays provides students with one or more videos for special holidays in each month of the year and offers links to related resources, such as Veterans Museum and Memorial Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Religion: Frederick Douglass
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Expansion: Elias Boudinot
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
PBS
Pbs: Negroes With Guns: Rob Williams & Black Power
Tells the story of civil rights activist Rob Williams and his belief that Black Americans needed to draw guns on violent racists.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Early National Arts and Cultural Independence
Read about the national identity developed in the early 19th century in art and literature. See how both landscape paintings and literature emphasized wilderness themes.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: South American Cultures
Help your students understand cultures unique to different countries. This lesson plan shows how festivals and celebrations are important to all people no matter what nationality.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Malcolm X Facts and Biography
This short biography and fact sheet provides interesting details about the life, times, and history of Malcolm X, a symbol for the black power movement.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
Other
New Hampshire State Library: World War Ii Posters
This site contains various posters the US Government used during World War II to raise nationalism and increase the armed forces.
Other
Marshfield Town History: Daniel Webster
This biography on the life of Daniel Webster discusses the various accomplishments of his career in law, his tenure as Secretary of State, and his work in politics to preserve the nation.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
Georgetown University
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies: Who Are the Arabs?
In an effort to dispel myths and counter stereotypical images of Arabs, this downloadable PDF file explains the richness of and diversity in Arab societies, including Arab communities in America. The document also offers ideas for...
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.