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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: End to the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of G. W. Bush administration policy and the collapse of the Soviet Union effectively ending the Cold War.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Beaver Wars

For Students 6th - 8th
A brief description of the Iroquois tribe making war on other tribes in order to advance their trade in furs with the Europeans. These events are known as the Beaver Wars.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: After the Civil War: The New South

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Civil War, there was some impetus to modernize the South's economy to make it more industrialized and less agrarian. It never gained traction while sharecropping and tenant farming did, ensuring the persistence of rural...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Primary
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Diary of George W. Robinson: Uss Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
Diary of George W. Robinson who was a fireman aboard the USS Oregon during the Spanish-American War provides a rare glimpse into life and events on a battleship during the war.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Private Hermann W Kuchmeister's Account: Cienfuegos Cable Cutting Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Website presents information from the lecture papers of Private Hermann W. Kuchmeister's in which he gives an account of Cinefuegos Cable Cutting Expedition.
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Other

W.v. History: Senator Harley M. Kilgore and Japan's Wwii Business Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the West Virginia History Journal, Volume 55, this discusses the oil dealings of Japan leading up to World War II. Sanctions against Japan are also discussed. Published in 1996.
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US National Archives

Nara: Guide to Federal Records: War Industries Board

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains various records of the War Industries Board, disclosing the administrative history of the War Industries Board as well as specific events.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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USA Today

Us atoday.com: Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the Iraq War and Bush's presidency.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
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CNN

Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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Handout
PBS

Online Newshour:domestic Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an ongoing collection of articles and resources providing current and past news on domestic security and the war on terrorism. Gives facts on our domestic surveillance programs, the National Security Agency, the USA Patriot Act...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
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BBC

Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: September 11th

For Students 9th - 10th
The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article discusses the United States counter-terrorism strategy and its controversy.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.

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