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Explore information on the history and development of the American West.
http://www.americanwest.com/
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The Oregon-Trail
This web site is based on the award-winning documentary film from PBS. Read about the history of
the trail and see the historic sites located along the trail.
http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html
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Old Sturbridge Village
The museum re-creates the daily work activities and community celebrations of a rural 19th-century
town in authentic living history fashion.
http://www.osv.org/
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Colonial Williamsburg
Experience Colonial Life by exploring the trades, politics, and other aspects of 18th-century
living. Browse the Colonial Dateline highlighting events from 1750-1783.
http://www.history.org/history/
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American Memory from the Library of Congress
Gateway to source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html
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NARA Exhibit Hall
Features historic documents from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/index.html
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AP U.S. History Decade Profiles
Contains detailed review guides for preparing for the Advanced Placement United States History
Exam. Arranged by decades, and available in PDF and HTML formats.
http://thecellstore.netfirms.com/APUS/apusdp.htm
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Mrs. Doss's History Web
Directory of Bible and American history links.
http://www.ldoss.com/
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We Proceeded On
WebQuest helps students explore the importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
http://home.earthlink.net/~s.russell/LC/webquest2.html
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Ongoing Tales Salute to America
Features lyrics of patriotic songs, the Pledge of Allegiance, and other important documents.
http://www.ongoing-tales.com/SERIALS/oldtime/HISTORY/index.html
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The Old Northwest
History of the westward expansion into the Ohio River Valley and the Old Northwest territory. With
pictures and bibliography.
http://www2.corvallis.k12.or.us/cheldelin/hefferj/Students_work/northwest%20territory/Westword%....
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Pioneers
Information about pioneers, wagon trains, and life on the trail in the United States in the
eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/
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The Population of Vermont
The history of the Indian tribes, early settlers, and more recent immigrants to Vermont. With a
county map.
http://academics.smcvt.edu/vtgeographic/textbook/population/population_of_vermont.htm
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The Encyclopædia Britannica Guide to Black History
Multimedia site includes a timeline, overview of the eras in black history, links to biographical
sketches of dozens of well-known African-Americans, and historic audio and video clips.
http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/
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Exploring Maryland's Roots
Explore the shores, build a plantation, and meet the people of early Maryland in this interactive
website by Maryland Public Television.
http://mdroots.thinkport.org/
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History 101 - Chris' History Pages
American history reports done by an elementary school student, about Plimouth Plantation, the
Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Includes the Gettysburg Address rewritten in
second-grade vocabulary.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/9198/
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Welcome to Fifth Grade, Mr. Remmer's Class
Features reports about explorers from students of Vinland School in Poulsbo, Washington.
http://members.web-o.net/vinland/remmer.htm
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Liberty Bell Museum
Features virtual exhibit of a private collection of memorabilia, relics and souvenirs, gathered
over a 20 year period. Includes gift shop.
http://www.libertybellmuseum.com
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American Slave Voices
Traces slavery in America from its earliest origins to post-Emancipation. Includes links to
primary sources and personal slave accounts.
http://www.click2history.com/slave_voices/slave_voices_ch1.htm
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Mom's Historical Costumes
A theatrical middle-school social studies teacher models her over a dozen costumes relating to
various periods of American history. Includes colonial garb, multicultural, and military dress.
http://mommy.cosmicduckling.com/
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U.S. History from 1890 to 1950
Student-created timeline places 30 major events in historical context. Also includes essays and
short profiles of Thomas Edison and Norman Rockwell.
http://1890to1950.tripod.com/
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Civil Rights Events, Strategies, and Forces
Captures several milestones, personalities, and influences that helped civil rights in America.
http://www.africanaonline.com/
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AP American History
Site for future Advanced Placement (AP) US History students. Covers course and exam topics. Created
by Upper Dublin High School, Pennsylvania.
http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~udhsweb/aphistory/apushist.html
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Brain Quest: A Perfect Design
Explores the origins of the American flag.
http://www.brainquest.com/database/featurepagemaker.cgi?1011219888
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An Abridged History of The United States
A complete pre-history and history text for high school students.
http://www.us-history.info/home.html
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Puritanism
Study sheet about puritans and how they are related to the early colonial times in america.
http://www.geocities.com/lrampey/2131/puritan.htm
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Nebraska Studies.org
Learn all about Nebraska's history and its geography.
http://www.nebraskastudies.org/
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American Experience: Mount Rushmore
An interactive look at how this enormous monument was built and who built it.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/rushmore
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US History
Teaches Unites States history and government through an interactive timeline, online games, and
dictionary of terms.
http://www.sprocketworks.com/topics/default.asp?topic=3
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Spindletop Kids
History and information about the first oil gusher in Texas. Test your knowledge by taking the
Spindletop quiz. Also includes games and trivia.
http://www.homestead.com/spindletopkids/
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Studying about Immigration
Explores the push and pull factors of immigration. Includes a virtual tour of Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty. Also explains how immigration today differs from that of years gone by.
http://www.geocities.com/lothropimmigration/
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Slavery in New England
Interactive site designed to help middle school students understand the condition of African slaves
in New England.
http://sine_1.tripod.com/INDEX.htm
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California Historical
Articles on recent and past events, written by students at Washington Elementary. Links to other
related sites.
http://www.sjusd.k12.ca.us/sites/elem/Washington/California-Historical-Site/calif.hist.index.html
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A Century in Review
Student-created site offers a graphical overview of each decade in the 20th century.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/decade/decade.htm
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Kid's History
Provides help with American history projects. Includes games, costume help, library, crafts, and
links.
http://KidsHistory.tripod.com/
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History Haven
Provides an overview of American History from colonial times through the Reagan years. Some
chapters include interactive quizzes.
http://library.thinkquest.org/17126/
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From Revolution to Reconstruction
Contains outlines related to American history and culture, primary source materials, essays,
biographies and presidential information.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/
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Stand Up For Your Rights
OFfers an overview of the struggles for religious freedom, women's rights, and desegregation. From
PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kids/civilrights/
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The Jamestown Online Adventure
A virtual history lesson where you find yourself landing in the New World and making all the
decisions needed to found the Jamestown colony.
http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
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Colonial Kids
This celebration of life in the 1700s tells all about life in Colonial America. Includes
interviews, games, video excerpts, photographs, and other activities.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002611F/
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A Biography of America
Includes key events, maps, video transcripts, and related links for each era in American history.
http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/
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USA Encyclopedia: 1840-1960
A look at the history of the United States from a British perspective.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USA.htm
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My History Is America's History
Invites you to post your family stories and photos. Offers tips and resources for discovering,
preserving, and sharing family history as part of America's heritage.
http://www.myhistory.org/
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Great American Speeches
Great political speeches from the 20th century. For students of speech and American History.
http://www.pbs.org/greatspeeches/
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America's Story
Presented by the Library of Congress, a site with information about American people, historical
events, and each of the 50 states.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
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HistoryTimeline.com
History timelines of America in the 20th century. Has many pictures, events, and summaries for
each decade in the twentieth century.
http://www.historytimeline.com/
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American Experience
Includes features on a range of people and events in American history from Hawaii's last queen to
Joe DiMaggio, from World War I to Vietnam. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
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WayBack
American history for kids. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kids/index.html
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Today in History
Each day, an event from American history is illustrated by digitized items from the Library of
Congress American Memory historic collections.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
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National Museum of American History
Click on letters of the alphabet to find related bits and pieces of historical trivia.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/notkid/nmabc.htm
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Zoot Suit Riots
Learn about the controversy surrounding the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles, 1942. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/zoot/
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American Indian Kids
History of Native Americans for kids, ages 6-10. Emphasizes Indian family and village lifestyles.
http://minnow.net/
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New Perspectives on The West
Provides an illustrated introduction to the people, places, and events for which America's western
frontier is known. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/
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Federal Writers' Project
Excerpts from interviews with about a dozen men and women who weathered the Great Depression and
the difficult years of the 1930s.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/wpaintro/exinterv.html
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America's Library
Discover the stories of America's past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore
the states, and read about everyday life.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
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Time Travelers
Leads kids on a virtual tour of historical places throughout Ohio. From the Ohio Historical
Society.
http://www.ohiokids.org/
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United States History with Mr. Burnett
Provides tests, maps, jeopardy and other tidbits to help American history students.
http://www.americanhistory.nu/
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