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Indiana County History Preservation Society: History of Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the first 100 years of Indiana statehood. Includes general information about the history of the state, important landmarks, historical documents, key events, the story of New Harmony, and much more. (Some pages...
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Puerto Rico

For Teachers 5th
A comprehensive learning module on Puerto Rico that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include how Puerto Rico became a...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Samuel Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about one of the great founders of the state of Texas. Sam Houston led Texans through many difficult years and is rightfully remembered for his role in Texas' independence and statehood. (In Spanish)
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Oregon: Culture: History and Economy

For Students 3rd - 8th
This history summary about the state of Oregon starts with settlement via the Oregon Trail and includes such milestones as statehood in 1859. There is also information about Oregon's economy and government.
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Gunston Hall Plantation: Discover George Mason

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Lesson plans, activities, and resources for learning about George Mason and his contributions to Virginia statehood and in forging the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: American Revolution and New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio state test preparation material in Social Studies prepares students on the topic of the American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance and statehood. Learning materials include video tutorials, interactive review games, downlodable review...
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Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of the Alaskan Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.
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NSTATE

Learn About the 50 States: Nevada: The Great Seal of Nevada

For Students 6th - 8th
Discusses the developement of the great seal of Nevada and Nevada's statehood.
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NSTATE

North Dakota: The Great Seal of North Dakota

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides information on the great seal of North Dakota and North Dakota's statehood.
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NSTATE

South Dakota: The Great Seal of South Dakota

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides information on the great seal of South Dakota and South Dakota's statehood.
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NSTATE

Montana: The Great Seal of Montana

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides information on the great seal of Montana as well as information on the statehood of Montana.
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NSTATE

Washington: The Great Seal of Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on the Great Seal of Washington as well as information on the statehood of Washington.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Crisis of 1850

For Students 9th - 10th
A preview of will prompt the passage of the Compromise of 1850. Read about California's bid for statehood as a free state.
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Part Four, New Nation and Statehood

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website page includes information regarding how Tennessee became a state beginning with King George III's Proclamation of 1763 and ending with Tennessee becoming a state and moving the capitol to Knoxville.
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Library of Congress

Loc: "California as I Saw It"

For Students 9th - 10th
Digital collection features first-person accounts from the time of the Gold Rush and California statehood through the turn of the twentieth century. Presents detailed information about localities and people important to the state during...
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West Virginia Archives and History: Battle of Droop Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the Battle of Droop Mountain and an explanation of its place in West Virginia history, occurring as it did just a few months after West Virginia achieved statehood. Published in the West Virginia Review in October...
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Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Texas Independence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry instructional activity allows students to read parts of the Texas Declaration of...
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
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Books of the Kansas Collection: History of Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Anson Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
Anson Jones, the fifth president of Texas, led Texas as it became the 28th state of the United States. Explore his early years, learn how he attained the presidency, and check out primary texts and timelines that provide a complete look...
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State Library-Florida

Florida Memory: Significant Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource that features a noteworthy collection of images relating to important events in Florida history.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: May 11: The Star of the North

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a general overview of the history of Minnesota, complete with a wealth of supplementary photos, primary source documents, and maps.

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