Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Age of Jackson: The Rise of the Common Man
Describes how Andrew Jackson emerged as the first populist president to appeal to the common man.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Rush Bagot Pact and Conventiion of 1818
An analysis of both the Rush-Bagot Treaty and the Convention of 1818. Scroll to the last few paragraphs to find the provisions of the Convention of 1818. From the U.S. State Department.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Amistad Case:
Pictures and text from the Smithsonian Institute about the 1839 slave rebellion on the slave ship, The Amistad and the ensuing trial of the 36 Africans involved in the rebellion.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1828
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1828 won by Democratic nominee, Andrew Jackson.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.
Soylent Communications
William Henry Harrison
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty for All? Webisode 3
Webisode 3 - Liberty for All? The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
Other
Places of Historic Interest Quin Zee
This site has part of a bulletin board, that describes the historic places that relate to John Adams in and around Quincy, Massachusetts.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Gag Rule
Details concerning the Gag Rule that limited discussion or debate on a particular issue and banned petitions calling for the abolition of slavery.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: 1828 Tariff of Abominations
The Tariff of Abominations was the name given by its southern opponents to the Tariff of 1828 and was designed to protect American industry from cheaper British commodities.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Erie Canal
Provides details about the Erie Canal that stretched for 363 miles linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
Other
North Georgia History: Cherokee in North Georgia
This site from North Georgia.com provides the history of the Cherokee in North Georgia. This site begins with the development of the Cherokee Nation. Clicking on the next three sections will take you through their loss of their lands.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1824
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1824 presidential election. The 1824 election is unusual in that all of the candidates were from the same Democratic-Republican party, and being the only time since the passage of the...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Tariff Bill, April 22, 1828
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Tariff Bill of 1828 during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The map is keyed to show the areas of votes for, against, or non-votes on the bill, and the for or...
Curated OER
Presidential Election in the House of Representatives by States, 1825
The results of the election of 1825 in the House of Representatives. The 1825 election is unusual in that all of the candidates were from the same Democratic-Republican party, and being the only time since the passage of the Twelfth...
Curated OER
Presidential Election in the House of Representatives by States, 1825
The results of the election of 1825 in the House of Representatives. The 1825 election is unusual in that all of the candidates were from the same Democratic-Republican party, and being the only time since the passage of the Twelfth...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1825 1830
A map of the United States during the Presidency of John Quincy Adams (1825&ndash1829) showing the States at the time, the Unorganized Territory of the Louisiana Purchase, and the Oregon Country under joint control with Great Britain.
270 To Win
270towin: 1820 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1820 won by James Monroe, the last presidential election in United States history in which a candidate ran effectively unopposed.