Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal
After studying various background materials, students read "Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal" and participate in writing and discussion activities that will foster understanding of the Erie Canal and its impact on economic and...
Other
Farmers' Museum: Harvest of History: History of New York State Argriculture
Site compares and contrasts a farming village of 1845 to that of the present day. Students can make their own video online using clips, narrative, and music supplied by the museum.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
University at Buffalo
State University of New York: Mathematicians of African Diaspora: The Ancients
Resources for learning about the history of mathematics in ancient Africa, specifically the diaspora. Looks at the prejudices that existed in past centuries towards African people, at mathematical discoveries and artifacts from Africa...
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New York City Ballet: Company History: George Balanchine
After his personal training in Europe, George Balanchine made history in the United States with his innovative contributions to the art of ballet choreography. His story and creation of the NYC Ballet are featured in his biography.
Other
New York State Newspapers:the Early History of Newspaper Publishing in N Y State
In the first few paragraphs of this article read about the first two colonial newspapers published in New York.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890
Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: American History Collection
[Free Registration/Login Required] Housed at the New York State Historical Society, this extensive collection of more than 60,000 documents detailing the political and social history of the United States is searchable and allows students...
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Albany State University: Visions of New York State: Fort Orange, 1635
This site is a map/drawing of Fort Orange in 1635, the Dutch settlement which is now New Jersey.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: "In Doors": Ratification in State Conventions
Strengthen understanding of the ratification of the Constitution. Study the state ratification conventions of Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York.
Read Works
Read Works: When the Empire State Building Was New
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the early history of the Empire State Building in New York City. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Robert Yates 1738 1801
Biographical information of antifederalist and state supreme court justice, Robert Yates, 1738-1801, delegate from New York.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Presidents
The New York Times Learning Network presents an online & printable crossword puzzle on the American Presidents.
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Curated OER
New York State Flag
Features excellent information regarding New York history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The End of New Netherland
Essay on the fight between Dutch and British colonial powers over New Amsterdam which eventually resulted in British dominance and the renaming of New Netherland to New York.
A&E Television
History.com: Colin Powell
Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first...
50 States
50 States: New York (Ny)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New York. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Other
Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership: First Women: New York: Pioneers
Brief biographies of first women from New York who won elective office at the state and national level.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
Other
Hart Island History: Ny State's Civil War "u.s. Colored Troops"
After a brief history of African-American regiments from New York, you can read about the United Stated Colored Troops in general, where they fought, how they were paid, and the number of casualties among the troops.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Supreme Court: Capitalism and Conflict: Court History
During the Progressive Era many state laws were passed that dealt with regulation of working conditions. Read about the Supreme Court history in judging the constitutionality of these laws.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: The Story of Ethan Allen (1738 1789)
From the University of Groningen's American history project, this page provides a detailed biography of Ethan Allen (1738-1789) complete with bibliography.