Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: From the Countryside to the City
The growth of cities was rapid in the last half of the 19th century. Read about the good things and bad things that were a result of this urbanization.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Raymond Pun, Making General Tso Halal: Eating at Chinese Muslim Restaurant
This article focuses on Chinese Muslims in the US. It looks at two Chinese restaurants in Queens New York and their menus.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Alexander M. Stephens, "Wet Foot, Dry Foot: The Mariel Boatlift"
This article focuses on the "wet foot, dry foot" and the Mariel boatlift, immigration policies for Cubans to enter the US. In one of its final acts, the Obama Administration ended the "wet foot, dry foot" policy, closing a special path...
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PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Yearning to Breathe Free: Muckrakers and Activism [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that leads learners through an examination of the role of muckrakers in the development of investigative journalism. Students work to identify...
Other
Arab American National Museum
The site offers a glimpse of the Dearborn-based museum's exhibitions (both permanent and rotating), all designed to document Arab American history, Arab American cultures, and contributions by Arab immigrants and Arab Americans to US...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
OpenStax
Open Stax: Jazz Age: Redefining the Nation 1919 1929: Transformation and Backlash
Examines the role nativism played in 1920s America, the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, the disconnect between urban and rural lifestyles and values, and the fractious debate over evolution that was highlighted in the Scopes trial.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Basque Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Basque Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Danish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Danish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: German Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of German Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Macedonian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Macedonian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Nativism in Antebellum America
A comprehensive slideshow illustrates the history of nativism in North America. Understand the role nativism plays in immigration as well as the Native Americans who were here long before the settlers come to the nation.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: African Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Jewish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jewish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Korean Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Korean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The United States and the French Revolution
The French Revolution had political consequences in the United States. It forced us to adopt a clear foreign policy of neutrality and to pass legislation concerning immigration. Examine how Jefferson and Adams responded to the French...
Other
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Independence to the Civil War
Discusses a variety of topics concerning the time period of 1776-1861, including Pennsylvania in the revolution, founding a commonwealth, founding a nation, population and immigration, political developments, industry, transportation,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Dutch Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Dutch Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: English Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of English Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nicaraguan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nicaraguan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Belarusan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Belarusan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Belgian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Belgian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)