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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs: Battlefield Vietnam: A Brief History

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a history of the Vietnam.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Nato's Role in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
NATO took command of the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, in 2003. It's mission was originally limited to Kabul, but has expanded its role to the whole of Afghanistan. Its main objective is to assist the Afghan government...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Fort Laramie(1868)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and view a copy of the complete text of the treaty of Fort Laramie which recognized the Black Hills as part of the Sioux Reservation. Accompanying documentary explains how the treaty was broken as a result of the discovery of gold...
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British Library

British Library: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the British Library's On-line Gallery series. This section explores, in comprehensive detail, the American Revolution. The Gallery includes an introduction, a timeline of events and lots of documentary and pictorial evidence....
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in the 1960s: The Kennedy Promise

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses Kennedy's rise to power and the challenges he faced from within the government, his focus on foreign policy, the conflict with Cuba, American involvement in Vietnam, support for racial equality and civil rights, and Kennedy's...
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BBC

Bbc News: In Depth: Kashmir Flashpoint

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth look of the Kashmir conflict updated to 19 May 2011.
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BBC

Bbc: Liberia: A Year of Slow Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the first year of peace following Liberia's 14 year civil war. This July 2007 article includes an interview with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and links to related subjects.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Michikinikwa or Little Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Recounts the life of Little Turtle. Little Turtle was the war chief of the Miami Indians, the most powerful Indian Tribe in Ohio, who finally advocated for peace with the new United States government.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The Treaty of Versailles

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the Treaty of Versailles, what its terms were, why America never ratified it or joined the League of Nations, why Germans grew to resent the burdens it imposed on them, and how this contributed to Hitler's rise to power....
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Other

Greenfield History Site: Versailles Treaty Revision

For Students 9th - 10th
A review sheet for the Treaty of Versailles giving the major points such as what were the three aim of the major countries such as France, England and the United States.
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New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wwics: About Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides complete background of Woodrow Wilson's life and accomplishments, as well as links to find out more information about his life.
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Northern Virginia Community College

Nvcc: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief background information about Richard Nixon. It links to other Presidents that preceded him and other important political figures. There are also links to important speeches and letters from Nixon.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Navajo Treaty of 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides the text of the original document of the Navajo Treaty of 1868 signed by President Andrew Johnson.
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help Center: The Kennedy Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief overview of the Kennedy Administration mentions the achievements of the administration, especially in domestic affairs, and the setbacks, especially in foreign policy.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: David

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an extensive biography of David, one of the most well-known kings of Israel. Includes table of contents for easy navigation.
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eBook
AllRefer

All refer.com: Pakistan: The United States Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
This article chronicles the relations between Pakistan and the United States after its independence from Great Britain. Agreements and foreign aid between the two countries are discussed, including the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement...
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Other

Mary Ferrell Foundation: Kennedy Domestic Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A short essay about the domestic policies of the Kennedy Administration.
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Article
Other

Americorps: Vista History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief history of VISTA, or Volunteers In Service to America. This article overviews the reasons behind its establishment in 1965 and the circumstances surrounding its growth.
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Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists.org: Treaty of Brest Litovsk

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (detailing the Russian view of the treaty). Content also includes the full text of the document itself.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Djibouti: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Djibouti's history from its colonization by France in the 19th century to the present time. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Article
Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library: John F. Kennedy Becomes 35th President

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as 35th president of the United States. In addition, find out about the issues he dealt with in his term of office.

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