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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Slaves Built the White House and u.s. Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Video shows author Jesse Holland as he discusses the involvement of slaves in the building of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Temple of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress presents research materials about the building of the United States Capitol. Conceiving of themselves as inheritors, guardians, and conveyors of Western civilization, our founding fathers slowly built a Capitol...
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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The Texas Senate

The Texas Senate: Texas Senate Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...
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US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Apotheosis of Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
On the ceiling of the Rotunda in the Capitol building are scenes from American history. Constantino Brumidi painted the ceiling to highlight our achievements in innovation and industry. View examples from the ceiling and read a short bio...
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The u.s. Capitol's Dome

For Students 1st - 5th
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Montana State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Print showing 1896 artist's conception of the state capitol building in Helena, Montana with busy street scene of carriages and coaches, and large groups of people standing on steps and at entrances to the building.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in North Carolina: North Carolina Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Capitol building, part of Capitol Area Historic District.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ground Plan of the Capitol, 1825

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of the ground floor of the Capitol Building from 1825. The map is keyed to show: (A) House of Representatives, 96 feet radius; (B) Senate Chamber, 75 feet radius; (C) Central Rotunda, 96 feet in diameter; (D) Library, 92 x 34...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: New York State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Built in two different architectural styles; one of ten U.S. state capitol buildings without a dome.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Old State Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
The fifth capitol building of Illinois. Site of Lincoln's House Divided Speech.
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Capitol Dome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a history of the U.S. Capitol, home of the Federal legislature. Includes an extensive photo gallery of the Capitol over time and links to other websites.
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Capitol Rotunda

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a history of the U.S. Capitol, home of the Federal legislature. Includes an extensive photo gallery of the Capitol over time and links to other websites.
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Us Capitol

For Students Pre-K - 1st
US Capitol
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Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Facts [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Louisiana Secretary of State provides many pretty pictures of the state and its symbols, with some interesting information about the state capitol building, the state pledge of allegiance, state colors and more.
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Texas Online: Texas

For Students 4th - 8th
Facts about the state of Texas, its history, government, state symbols, and its capitals and capitol buildings.
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Legislative Branch

For Students Pre-K - 1st
capitol building
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Digital Imaging Project: Index of Artists & Architects

For Students 9th - 10th
A digital imaging project by Mary Ann Sullivan of Bluffton University. There are over 10,000 images of sculpture and architecture indexed, from prehistoric to post-modern.
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A&E Television

History.com: How John Marshall Expanded the Power of the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
When John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1801, the nation's highest court occupied a lowly position. There was no Supreme Court Building in the newly completed capital, Washington, D.C., so the six...
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Other

Mlc: Mississippi Trivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Trivia information about Mississippi's famous people, interesting facts, capitol buildings, performing arts, and more.
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Under His Hat: Abraham Lincoln: Paying the Price

For Students 9th - 10th
Preserving the Union came with extreme monetary and personal costs which culminated in many "prices" to pay. Whether it was continuing on with construction plans of the U.S. Capitol building during wartime, ordering new dishes for the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Shrady and Casey, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The dramatic monument to Ulysses S. Grant in front of the U.S. Capitol Building speaks to both the valor and the horror of the Civil war. View pictures of the monument made by Henry Merwin Shrady and read about its details in this essay.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pa: Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes the Pennsylvania State Capitol, North and South Office Buildings, Finance Building, Forum Building, State Street Bridge and Ryan Legislative Office Building. Originally listed with only the capitol, expanded in 2013 to encompass...

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