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Lewis and Clark Today
The home page for this site changes every day. See where Lewis and Clark are on the day of the home page, or search for a specific day over the period of time that the Corps of Discovery was afield. Find parts of the journals of Lewis...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in...
iCivics
I Civics: A Growing Nation
In this unit, students learn how the United States began to grow as soon as it became a nation, and they examine the effect of this growth on societies already established in North America. Register for a free account to download teacher...
iCivics
I Civics: Legislative Branch
Students will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
iCivics
I Civics: Executive Branch
Students will learn about the executive branch, including the unique role and powers of the president and the function of executive departments and agencies. They will explore key facets of foreign policy and the president's role in it....
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sacagawea
Sacagawea is best known for joining Louis and Clark on their expedition westward from the Mississippi to the Pacific Coast.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lesson Plan: Sacagawea
In this lesson, students will learn about Sacagawea and her contributions to the Corps of Discovery and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 3: The Growing Republic
This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...
US Mint
United States Mint: 2005 Westward Journey Nickel Series Designs
To commemorate the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the U.S. Mint modified the nickel to reflect these national milestones. This page has images of the 2005 obverse design of President Jefferson...
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Journeys West
A series of lessons utilizing primary texts, including narratives, photographs, and maps, through which students explore the following question: "What motivated thousands of people to journey west during the 1800s?"
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US Mint
U.s. Mint: Our Goal Pole [Pdf]
In this four-part lesson, students will demonstate knowledge of the sequencing of events by studying the westward journey, use terms that indicate the sequence of events and demonstrate an understanding of certain historical figures in...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country
A virtual library exhibit which explores how the United States history and Indian peoples along the expedition route, came together over two hundred years ago, and how they remain intertwined today.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: The Nation Expands
After examining a map showing the expansion of the United States, click to read about each addition to the country and see where that addition is. Play Expansion Concentration to test your skills.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a biography of Thomas Jefferson that includes information on his early career, prelude to the presidency, and his presidency.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: States and Territories: Indian Territory
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the Indian...
US National Archives
Nara: American Originals
A collection of important documents highlighting events in United States history. These at one point were on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building. Each document is accompanied by a short description of its significance.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Lewis and Clark in Pennsylvania
Discover the role Lewis and Clark played in history of Pennsylvania in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to video, maps, and pictorial images of this era.
Other
Progress Made Visible: American World's Fairs: Progress Made Visible
Find information on the four major expositions of the last half of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century in the United States. Primary sources tout the progress in America over the century and celebrate the American spirit.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Importance of the West
Westward migration, west of the Appalachians, resulted in a rapid population growth. Read about where the population exploded, and why the inland rivers were so important to the growth.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Executive Privilege
Check out this interactive timeline on excutive privilege in the United States.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Learn about this historic journey to the Pacific Ocean and back through the most extensive collection of journals, images, and audio files. This online collection of full text entries lets you explore the journey through the journals of...
Other
U.s. Genealogy Map Project: u.s. Border/land Claims 1804 1823
A great map and a list of the acquisitions and border changes of the United States from 1804 to 1823. A concise resource showing Western expansion.