US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Rain
At this site from the U.S. Geological Survey you can find out what makes rain such a valuable resource. Included is a chart that tells how much rain different cities in the United States receive. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Etc: State Claims to Western Lands, 1783 1802
A map of the United States east of the Mississippi River showing the State claims between 1783-1802. The map shows the western territorial boundary established by the Treaty of 1783 between Britain and the United States, the State claims...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Perdido River, 1790 1842
A map of the Perdido River area, including Mobile Bay, Pensacola, and the Mississippi Delta. The Perdido River was the disputed boundary of West Florida between the United States and Spain, resolved in 1819 when Spain ceded Florida under...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Navigable Rivers, 1820
Navigable rivers in the United States in about 1820.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Territory of the Thirteen Original States, 1783
A map of the United States at the close of the American Revolutionary War (1783) showing the newly formed States, and their claims to the lands west of the Allegheny Mountains to the Mississippi River.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Sc: Stono River Slave Rebellion Site
Beginning point of the earliest slave revolt in the United States.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): Chinook Point
Captain Robert Gray became the first European to see the Columbia River at this location in 1792. His explorations gave the United States a strong position in its later territorial contests with Great Britain.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: The Rio Grande
This entry provides a description of the physical features, the economy surrounding and the study and exploration of the Rio Grande river.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Lewis & Clark's Expedition to the Complex West
This activity can be used as an introduction or for a closer study of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Students will learn that the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Transportation in America Before 1876
In 1800, the United States was made up of 16 states, all east of the Appalachians, and most people lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic. Oceans and rivers were the nations' highways, providing the only viable way to travel long...
Other
New Madrid: Earthquakes of 1811 1812
This very detailed description of the largest series of earthquakes in the United States tells what happened to the land and rivers as a result of the quakes. Read about the series of earthquakes that shook the region between December...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Northwest Ordinance July 13, 1787
Presents the full text of the Northwest Ordinance, "an Ordinance for the government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the River Ohio", thus creating the Northwest Territory.
Geographypods
Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Treaty of Greenville
Contains the full text of the Treaty of Greenville which was a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the tribes of Native Americans called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Senacas, Miamies, Ottawas,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Commercial Map: United States, Canada, Mexico, 1904
North American commercial activities including: major agricultural crops (barley, corn, wheat, coffee, tobacco, et cetera) and secondary agricultural crops (oranges, lumber, wine); primary mining extraction (coal, gold, silver,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over There
Read about the difference it made when the United States finally entered World War I. Find out about the impact of the American Expeditionary Force, and the major battles in which they fought.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Factory
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The West, 1783 1789
A map of the early United States between 1783 and 1789 showing the territorial State claims west to the Mississippi River, and is keyed to show undefined or disputed boundaries, boundaries of States and territories, and boundaries not...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Flood Stations, 1916
A map from 1916 of the United States showing the cities where the government maintained flood stations at the time. "Reservoirs to hold back flood waters have been proposed, but their construction would be very expensive. The Weather...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1860
A map of the United States showing the results of the presidential election of 1860. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by Lincoln (Republican), Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Bell (Constitutional Union), and Douglas...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election , 1860
A map of the United States showing the results of the presidential election of 1860. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by Lincoln (Republican), Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), Bell (Constitutional Union), and Douglas...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Interior Water Routes of the Us, 1910
A map from 1910 of the United States showing the navigable rivers and lakes of the interior in which water depths are three feet or more.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Map of Southern u.s. (1806)
A detailed 1806 map of the southern U.S. States and Territories and Spanish Florida showing borders, rivers, mountains and overland trails.
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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 plan has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
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