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HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about the American Revolution
Westward Expansion and Regional Differences: Historical background, facts, information Westward Expansion Links: Explore the world of the American Indians and the19th century pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: The Jeffersonian Era: For more than 225 years the principle of freedom and our understanding of its implications have evolved dramatically. The selections from this exhibition invite you to read the words and see the images of the men and women who forged this nation. Their words and images provide insights into the complexity of the past. This module on the Jefferson Era contains a succinct historical overview, learning tools, recommended documents, films, and historic images.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: The Jacksonian Era: For more than 225 years the principle of freedom and our understanding of its implications have evolved dramatically. The selections from this exhibition invite you to read the words and see the images of the men and women who forged this nation. Their words and images provide insights into the complexity of the past. This module on the Jefferson Era contains a succinct historical overview, learning tools, recommended documents, films, and historic images.
California State Railroad Museum Railroad History: The Railroad Comes to America: Historical facts and information Driving the Last Spike: Historical facts and information History of the Railroads: Historical background; important facts and information Sources for Railroad History in the United States: A comprehensive list of railrooad history sites Tucson's Chinese Heritage: Building the Southern Pacific Railroad: Historical background, important facts and information Taming the Wilderness: Historical background, facts and information about: Rivers, Roads, Canals, and Railroads Union Pacific Railroad History: Chronological History; Historical Overview; Significant Individuals
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motiion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword The Biographic Dictionary: Covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day- SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE Who2: Find famous people biographies fast! This site also lists links to more information about each person. - SEARCHABLE by keyword
American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword American Historical Atlas: Territorial expansion of the United States Archiving Early America: A wealth of resources about 18th Century America, original newspapers, maps, writings, biographies Historical Text Archive Archive: Collection of Essays about important events in history History Buff: Resources about America's history - SEARCHABLE by keyword History of the United States Complete Historical Archive: Directory listed in alphabetical order History Place: American Revolution, Civil War, featured articles, history of the U.S.A. Liberty Online: Historical People and their words, historical documents, historical geography, battle maps, links to other map sites Smithsonian National Museum of American History: Complete archived collections1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motiion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE Who2: Find famous people biographies fast!
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The American Experience / Wayback: Monthly online magazine aimed at middle school students which highlights historical events, topics, and persons in American history with articles, photographs, factoids and more.
...that people who represent our government are called diplomats? ...that Jefferson wanted to know more about the Louisiana Territory, so he sent Meriwether Lewis, his personal secretary, and Lewis's close friend on an exploration. They are very famous for their journey. ...that the National Anthem was written by Frances Scott Key while he was taken prisoner on a British warship? ...when Key was freed the next day, the poem he had written as a prisoner was passed around Baltimore and was soon set to music? ...that "The Star Spangled Banner" did not become our National Anthem until 1931? ...that the reason for the War of 1812 was that the British were in need of sailors and stole sailors them from American ships? ...that abolitionists were people who opposed to slavery? ...that two abolitionists, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, decided to start a women's rights group? ...eight years later, in Seneca Falls, they called a women's rights meeting? ...at Seneca Falls it was agreed that women should have the same rights as men: free speech, equal education, and the right to vote? ...the women leaders at the Seneca Falls Convention went to work right away to meet the convention goals. ...one early convention speaker, Lucy Stone, was treated rudely and things were thrown at her? Once in the winter, icy water was thrown at her. She just pulled her shawl tighter and went on speaking. ...in 1851 Elizabeth Cady Stanton met Susan B. Anthony and liked each other at once? ...by 1860, Stanton and Anthony had won a few women's rights, but they wanted to win more? ...another early worker for human rights was Sojourner Truth? ...in 1851 Truth gave a stirring speech to a woman's rights convention in Akron, Ohio. At that convention, men tried to shout her down, but she continued and gave a wonderful speech? Index/School Subjects/Search Engines /Dear Kid Info, |
