Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: The Iroquois of the Northeast
This site provides a brief look at the history of the Iroquois. The site has information about food, handwork, survival, and modern life.
Library and Archives Canada
The "Four Indian Kings"
This exhibit focuses on four Iroquois leaders who went to London to meet Queen Anne in 1710 and caused quite a stir in London society. Each of the Iroquois had their portrait done while in England. This resource is archived, and not...
Other
Ohio History: Virtual First Ohioans
This award-winning resource from the Ohio Historical Society presents Ohio's first cultures: PaleoIndian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Late Prehistoric Period cultures. Click on each period for additional information and great...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania: The Fort Mims Massacre of 1813
Many events that occurred during the War of 1812, like so many other periods in American history, are now largely forgotten and unknown to the general public. Atrocities or barbarities perpetrated against the Indians by settlers are well...
Read Works
Read Works: Osceola's Last Stand
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about sports teams using Native American names. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Colorado Historical Society: Kit Carson: A Hero in Fact and Fiction [Pdf]
A short biography of the legend of the West, Kit Carson. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Ohio Historical Society: Late Archaic Period
The Late Archaic Period saw an increase in people and an increase in ceremony, trade and social status. Click on thumbnails for more information about this culture.
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Ohio Historical Society: The Late Prehistoric Period
Groups of different peoples were living all over major river valleys. Many times they would come in contact with each other. Authors discuss the groups living in the Ohio River Valley such as the Fort Ancient, Whittlesley, Sandusky and...
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Ohio Historical Society: Mississippian Cultures
The Mississippian groups built huge mounds, farmed, and had a distinctive culture. Thumbnails of images lead to more information about their ornaments, effigy pipes, pottery, and their art and ceremony.
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Pine Forge Press: Conquest to Tribal Survival in a Postindustrial Society: Quiz
Take this 12 question multiple choice and true or false quiz to test your knowledge on tribal societies in a post industrial society.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Kelly Lyons, "The Pledge of Allegiance and the Perils of Quiet Nativism"
This article focuses on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and what Lyon's calls the perils of quiet nativism, including students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Arizona State University
Jaie: Counseling the Indian
This paper from Journal of American Indian Education describes the plight of the 1965 American Indian and addresses the difficulty of living in a bicultural society.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: The Delaware Big House [Pdf]
A good description of the annual ceremony known as the "Big House" where they gather to pay respects to a higher religious being. It also helps to revive their spiritual heritage. The article is in PDF format.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: General Douglas H. Cooper, c.s.a. [Pdf]
A scholarly biography of a Confederate General who fought against the Union in the area of Texas and utilized the various Indian nations to help in his cause.
Other
Shelby County Historical Society: Miami Indians (Tweightewee)
A short but very informative description of the Miami Indians.
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: The Ancient Americas
Gain a deeper understanding of the Americas on this journey through 13,000 years of human ingenuity and achievement in the western hemisphere.
BBC
Bbc: History: The Story of the Conquistadors
A well known historian tells the story of the early Spanish explorers known as "conquistadors". He discusses their motivation, what effect they had on the native American societies and much more. Archived.
Other
Web Winds: The Iroquois Dream Experience and Spirituality
The religious life of Native Americans relied in large part on dream interpretation. This article focuses on the beliefs of the Iroquois.
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Ohio Historical Society: Historic Period
Enter the Europeans into the woods and plains of central North America. How did this effect the people that were here already? Who was here, and what happened when worlds collide? Click on the thumbnail images for more information on the...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Middle Colonies: Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
A good look at the philosophy of the Quakers who colonized William Penn's religious refuge in the colony of Pennsylvania. Read about Penn's liberal views about government, religious freedom, and relations with Native Americans.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
This online catalog offers thousands of primary source photographs and prints from around the world.
Arizona State University
Jaie: Community and School Service
This 1968 article from Journal of American Indian Education discusses the pioneer Indian school, Rough Rock Demonstration School, in which the reservation was given control of its own school.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Early Americas Civilizations Power Point
This lesson is for cooperative learning groups. This lesson will take place in the classroom and the computer lab. Students will create PowerPoints on the early Americas civilizations of the Hohokam, Anasazi, Mississippians, Inuit,...