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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
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Other

Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jefferson Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the office of the 42nd President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org effectively presents the life of William Jefferson Clinton.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1996 won by Democratic candidate, William J. Clinton.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2000 won by Republican nominee, George W. Bush.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Reichstag Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Hitler's first days as Chancellor and the burning of the Reichstag by Communists. Hitler brought in an Emergency Decree to quell the dissent of the Communists, exaggerated in the media under pressure by Hitler.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Attack on France

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses France's attitude towards the Germans at the beginning of World War II and its indecision and defensiveness, factors which made the country an easier target when Germany invaded it in 1940. It discusses Hitler's maneuvers on...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: The Middle Passage

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the trans-Atlantic slave trade that lasted from the 1500s to the 1800s.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Electing the President and Vice President

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline of the history of electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
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The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Other

The Progressive Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
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Other

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The IPCC was established to be an objective source of information on climate change. Its primary goal is to assist policy makers in particular with making sound decisions as they try to address issues around the impact of climate change....
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Emory University

Emory University: Calvino's Death

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of a eulogy for famous Italian author Italo Calvino by Gore Vidal is provided here.
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University of Virginia Library

Prism: "Douglas Prism" Visualization

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read Frederick Douglas' description of slave overseer Mr. Gore and highlight catalog in blue, anadiplosis in red, and chiasmus in green.
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University of Virginia Library

Prism: Douglass Prism

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read Frederick Douglass' description of slave overseer Mr. Gore and highlight catalog in blue, anadiplosis in red, and chiasmus in green.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of audio and text clips of the 2000 presidential election are given at this site from PBS. Most of the clips pertain to the events from the Florida recount.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Tutu & Franklin: A Journey Towards Peace (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A downloadable teacher's guide for use in conjunction with the PBS documentary "Tutu and Franklin," a film about the views of Desmond Tutu and historian John Hope Franklin. The guide includes general discussion questions and four...
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Other

Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
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FOX News

Fox News: Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
FOX News covers the latest in United States politics. Impact is presented with television and the internet in mind.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: An Ideal Husband

For Students 9th - 10th
This still current play, An Ideal Husband , is still relevant today. Read about the fascinating plot, setting and characters in this comprehensive site.
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270 To Win

270towin: 2000 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2000 won by George W. Bush despite the controversy over the awarding of Florida's 25 electoral votes and the unusual event of the winning candidate having...

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