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American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...
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Website
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: Cruise of the Great White Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the Great White Fleet, as well as suggestions for further reading. Includes photos & links to related sources.
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Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Center: Captain Joy Bright Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the Naval Historical Center provides biographical information on Joy Bright Hancock (1898-1986), champion for women in the Armed Services.
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The Mary Rose Trust: Welcome to the Mary Rose

For Students 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive website that explores the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's favorite ship. Use the tool bar at the top of the site to find out about the ship itself, its construction, life on board the ship, and naval history during the reign of...
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Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.
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Website
Other

Ru Snet: Chronology of the Russian Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a chronology of Russian Naval history. It discusses how it was established by Peter the Great and its role in the Great Northern War.
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Handout
US Navy

Naval Historical Center: The Bermuda Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
The Naval Historical Center offers straightforward facts and information from the US Coast Guard about the area known as "The Bermuda Triangle." While the site does not deny that there have been some disappearances and "traceless...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War 2 Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides facts about the role of the Navy in World War II focusing on aircraft carriers, submarines, and small naval boats.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritius: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the interesting history of Mauritius from its colonization by the Dutch in the 17th century to its independence in 1968. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Birth of the u.s. Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the United States Navy, from pre-Revolutionary times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the maritime commerce, wartime influence, and Congressional actions relating to the development of the Navy.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Pearl Harbor Raid, Dec. 7, 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and special image selection of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Use the additional links, especially the FAQ link, to access expanded information on the Pearl Harbor raid. Lesson plans are available from the FAQ page.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: A War to End Slavery Webisode 6

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful, interactive site covering many aspects of the Civil War. See photographs, primary sources, and find interesting tidbits about the war. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Loot: Why the Vikings Came to Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 8th and 9th centuries C.E., the Vikings raided many settlements in England. This article investigates why that happened and why the Vikings were so successful in their raids.
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Military History Encyclopedia on the Web: Naval Battle of Memphis, 6 June 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the battle between Union and Confederate gunboats which resulted in the surrender of Memphis and the opening of the Mississippi River south to Vicksburg.
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Digital History

Digital History: The United States Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Germany resuming unrestricted submarine warfare contributed to the US entering WWI. Site is well-written, informative, and contains great details.
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Website
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Niagara History: Battle of Lake Erie, 1813 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about the Battle of Lake Erie focuses on the role of the brig, Niagara, in that pivotal battle of the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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PBS

Empire of the Bay: Pierre Le Moyne D'iberville

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, a French-Canadian naval hero, and his place in Canadian history.
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Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Logging

For Students 9th - 10th
For more than four centuries, North Carolinians have benefited from the commercial use of the state's timber resources. As early as the seventeenth century, the Carolina colony's rich forests gave rise to a lucrative naval stores...
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a large flag of Nigeria with descriptions, history, rules for display, and similar resources.
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Website
Other

Uss Hornet Museum: Battle of Midway

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some background of the war in the Pacific and details of the Battle of Midway that gravely damaged Japan's ability to strike back at U.S. naval targets.
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US Navy

Usno: Daylight Time

For Students 9th - 10th
From the U.S. Naval Observatory, a brief history of daylight savings time including information of the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which changed the date from the first Sunday in April to the second Sunday in March starting...
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Activity
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: First British Colony: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a brief, to-the-point account of the settlement at Jamestown and its ultimate success.
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Handout
US Senate

Historic Minute Essays: Senate Investigates the Teapot Dome Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the United States Senate provides an article on the investigation into the Teapot Dome Scandal and its findings. The information is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.