Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Louisiana Purchase
This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.
PBS
Pbs: Louisiana Purchase: April 30, 1803
This PBS site provides images of all pages of the original Louisiana Purchase, with a transcript.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Louisiana Purchase for Kids
Kids learn about the Louisiana Purchase which is when President Thomas Jefferson bought land west of the Mississippi from the French.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Non Intercourse Act
The purpose of the 1809 Non-Intercourse Act was to permit U.S. trade with nations other than France and Great Britain and replaced the 1807 Embargo Act.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Embargo Act
Detailed facts and interesting information about the Embargo Act of 1807.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Territory of the United States, After February 1, 1801
A map of the United States in 1801 showing the extent of the territory at the time of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, Spain, and France at the time,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: James Semple House
House likely designed by Thomas Jefferson; a relative of the Semples, President John Tyler resided here while attending school.
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Scholastic: Lewis and Clark
An interactive site that has students follow the Lewis and Clark's expedition. As they travel west, they are able to collect objects on their journey and put them in their specimen box. They also take notes on their specimens so they can...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
(1756-1836) American politician and adventurer. Burr is known for being the third Vice President, under Thomas Jefferson, as for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death. He is also known for his trial and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801-1805).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dolley Todd Madison
The wife of President James Madison. She acted as First Lady of the United States of America while Thomas Jefferson was in office because he was a widower.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton
(1739-1812) George Clinton, was governor of New York (1777-1795} and fourth vice president of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Smith
(1772-1845) Editor of two early newspapers covering congressional activities and backing President Thomas Jefferson
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Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton
(1739-1812) General during the American Revolution and governor of New York. He was also Vice president under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...