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National Park Service: American Southwest
After reading a brief introduction on the history of the Southwest, click on the list of sites. You will find hyperlinks to important and historic sites that are located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.
Johns Hopkins University
John Hopkins University: Color Landform Atlas of the u.s.
This site from John Hopkins University provides detailed maps of and physical information on each of the 50 states. Maps range from relief maps to satellite images, to historical maps.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The United States Capitol Building
A comprehensive site that provides three lesson plans which explain what takes place in the U.S. Capitol Building. This thorough site describes the function of the Capitol Building and includes many photos of both the building itself and...
Other
The Road to Revolution
This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Esc 20: Did Nature Help or Hinder the Building of Railroads in Texas? [Pdf]
In this lesson unit, students examine how Texans altered the environment in order to construct railroads, and the impact of those changes, both positive and negative. They then complete a project where they develop a plan for a railroad...
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Fort Bowie Natl Historic Site
Commemorates the conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military; preserves the ruins of Fort Bowie.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: Sagamore Hill Natl Historic Site
Home of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt from 1886 until his death in 1919.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: 1846: Portrait of a Nation
This site provides a glimpse into the United States in the year 1846. James Polk was president and the Westward Expansion was in full force. The site has nice historical photographs.
US National Archives
Nara: Picturing the Century: A New Century
This site has a series of photographs of different areas in the United States during the beginning of the 20th century.
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National Park Service: Saint Croix Island
An interesting look at the history and culture of St. Croix Island and its importance to the United States and Canada.
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Etc: Theatre of War in the United States, 1861 1865
A map showing the extent of the Confederate territories east of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows state lines and capitals, major cities, forts, battle sites, and rivers in the region. The map...
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Unesco: Usa: La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the Caribbean Sea to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They represent a fine display of European military architecture...
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
The White House
The White House: Welcome to the White House
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Savannah, Ga: Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning
The site explores the colonial history of the city of Savannah, Georgia. This interactive lesson has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
US National Archives
National Archives: Bring History to Life
How can you actually bring history to life? Here are some tools from the National Archives that allow students to create their own projects using primary-source based activities that develop historical thinking skills. Special historical...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Gilder Lehrman Institute dedicates itself to the "study and love of American history." The site provides a general history complete with primary documents, publications, virtual museum of rotating...
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Germans in the United States
Detailed information (much more than you will need) about German-speaking immigrants to America. The site highlights Pennsylvania as a hub for immigrants. Includes information about religious backgrounds and reasons for leaving their...
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National Park Service: Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace
This site contains information about the historical site of President Theodore Roosevelt's birth.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Young America in Art
An historical site from the Smithsonian American Art Museum that shows the growth of America through art work by over 45 artists. This site by the Smithsonian Institute has fascinating images showing American artists depicting the...
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National Park Service: Journey Through Hallowed Ground
At this site from National Park System you can meander through Virginia's Piedmont and view beautiful landscapes and buildings while learning the history of the area. This trail is the result of many organizations working together to...
US Senate
Historic Minute Essays: Senate Investigates the Teapot Dome Scandal
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.