An outstanding and invaluable site for American history and
general studies. Contains primary and secondary documents, exhibits,
map collections, prints and photographs, sound recordings and
motion pictures. The LOC's American Memory Historical Collections,
a must-see, contains the bulk of digitalized materials, but the
Exhibitions Gallery is enticing and informative as well.
one of the largest and best collections of exhibits and documents
pertaining to American history. Contains government documents,
maps, prints, photographs, sound recordings,video clips, and
more. A must visit.
a great source for information on a myriad of historical
events and personalities. PBS's assorted and diverse web exhibits
supplement specific individual television series and generally
include a resume of each episode, interviews (often with sound
bites), a timeline ,a glossary, photos, and links to relevant
sites. Categories in American History include American Experience
and People's Century. There are also several sites on Ken Burns'
films
a collaboration of the American Social History Project and
the Center of Media and Learning at City University of NewYork,
History Matters is designed for high school and college teachers
of U.S. history survey courses. It supplies related links, a
central syllabus, teaching assignments that use web resources,
documents in text, image and audio, interactive exercises, student
work, articles and resources, annotated syllabi, discussions
with scholars/teachers, and monthly quizzes. The bulk of the
materials cover the period from 1876 to 1946 and focus on the
lives of ordinary Americans
LOC's Learning Page provides activities, tools, ideas, and
features for educators and students. Features include: Thanksgiving,
Presidents, Immigrants, Women, Elections, and Inaugurations
sources are similar to those found at the American Memory
site. The Online Exhibit Hall has features on the New Deal, WWII,
and photographs from 1864 to 1921. The Digital Classroom has
activities on select topics
Academic Info is a gateway to educational resources; the
History Gateway provides links to general history directories,
indexes, a U.S. history digital library, teaching materials,
and Presidential libraries. Links are organized by category.
H-Net is an international interdisciplinary collection of
scholars who contribute their findings and activities to this
research-oriented site. Their free e-mail subscription provides
you with the latest information on pertinent collections, exhibits,
grant opportunities, and allows you to partake in scholarly discussions
sponsored by the American Studies Association, the Project
has four major components: Curriculum, Technology and Learning,
Reference & Research and Communities. There is also a "greatest
hits" section of popular features, such as the American
Studies Web and Syllabi Library. A good site for learning how
to incorporate technology in the classroom
features a museum for American studies, cultural maps, on-going
hypertext projects, an electronic classroom, and special features.
Check out America in the 1930's and Tocqueville's America
a worthwhile curriculum guide featuring a 36-unit course
syllabi covering 12 historical periods and 5 grade levels. Includes
introductory essays, major concepts, objectives, lessons and
activities
C-Span's web site offers the American Perspectives Teacher
Guide Archive, the America and the Courts Teacher Guide Archive
as well as the Booknotes Teacher Guide Archive. Included are
guides for episodes as well as discussion questions, worksheetsand
activities
LOC's gallery is all U.S.-related and selective in scope.
Includes features on American Presidents and First Ladies, Women's
Suffrage, Jackie Robinson, Conservation Movement, and Vaudeville
and Popular Entertainment
has a good set of American culture web links on education,
government, politics, libraries and museums, news, sports, and
history. Provides a reading list on American history and helps
explains basics of Web use
provides a 1990 national overview and profiles some large
cities. Categories include population and race, ancestry, citizenship,
income, poverty, and adult educational attainment. Large, colorful
maps
Cities and Towns, Conservation and Environment, Discovery
and Exploration, Immigration and Settlement, Military Campaigns
and Battles, Transportation and Communication
maps are arranged (mostly) by decade and are colorful, if
not detailed. Has an interesting introduction to The South ("What
is it? Where is it?") and a collection of maps from Columbus
to Lewis and Clark
a worthwhile supplement to Ken Burn's documentary. Has a
timeline, glossary, biographies, a photo gallery, maps, documents,
and more. A great general site on the West and Native Americans
in the West
a diverse, broad and compelling site that explores the African-American
experience. There are multiple categories to investigate: arts,
history, politics, people, television -- and more. In the history
category you'll find plentiful information on slavery, the Harlem
Renaissance, military history, the Civil Rights movement and
speeches and other historical documents. In addition, there are
features on the history of the Black Press, and Black artists
of the Twentieth century
part of PBS's African-American Journey site, here you'll
find a rich collection of resources --images, documents, stories,
biographies, commentaries-- on the experience of slavery in America.
There are four parts: The Terrible Transformation: 1450-1750,
Revolution: 1750-1805, Brotherly Love:1791-1831, an Judgment
Day: 1831-1865. There is also a useful teacher's guide and activities
for students.
a LOC resource guide for the the study of Black History and
Culture, the Mosaic explores colonization, abolition, migration,
and the WPA. Included are maps, charts, primary sources, and
background information
this activity-oriented LOC site provides primary sources,
a timeline, data base, and background information on African-American
struggles during Reconstruction. Participants are asked to propose
possible solutions to problems and cite arguments for and against
solutions
students study Plessy v. Ferguson and simulate an Afro-American
council meeting using African American pamphlets, American Memory
resources, and other classroom materials
part of PBS's People's Century television series, this site
focuses of women's fight for equal rights. There are interviews,
a timeline, and a teacher's guide
sponsored by the National Women's History Project, it provides
a brief history of the suffragette movement, a timeline, curriculum
ideas, a list of related organisations and explores current issues
a full-service site that provides basic information on Congress,
teaching resources, resources for lesson plans, primary documents,
ideas for activities, experts you can question and links to related
sites
an excellent database of court decisions that includes case
studies, a search function, profiles of justices and a virtual
tour of the Supreme Court building
object is to analyze excerpted documents from THOMAS and
the Documents of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional
Convention, 1774-1789 that focus on the Constitution, Congress,
and current events.
part of the American Memory collection, this site provides
a general overview of American immigration and immigrants. There
are student activities, educator guides, photos and links to
useful resources
for middle-school students t0 compare and contrast stories
of contemporary immigrants with those researched in the thirties
. Students engage in visual and information literacy exercises
to gain an understanding of how to identify and interpret primary
historical sources.
part of a PBS collaboration with Walt Disney Studios, this
site covers four parts of the Irish-American experience: the
roots of mass Irish emigration, immigration to America, the "golden
age" of Irish America, and Irish Americans between World
War II and the present. There are interviews with notable Irish-Americans,
a time-coded outline, and features on Irish music, language,
and genealogy.
this LOC exhibit examines: What came to be Called America,
the Mediterranean World, Inventing America, Christopher Columbus,
Europe Claims America, and an Epilogue. There are primary sources,
artifacts, drawings, maps and more
part of a special exhibit by the Library of Congress, this
site provides an interesting mix of images, primary text, and
background information on the role of religion in the European
settlement of America
part of PBS's African-American Journey site, here you'll
find part one of a rich collection of resources --images, documents,
stories, biographies, commentaries-- on the experience of slavery
in America. There is also a useful teacher's guide and activities
for students.
There are three other parts to explore: Revolution: 1750-1805,
Brotherly Love:1791-1831, an Judgment Day: 1831-1865.
tourist-oriented Plimoth Plantation offers a collection of
on-line documents and has features on: Plymouth colonial history,
the Wampanoag natives, Pilgrims in American culture, links to
other historical websites and genealogical websites
part of PBS's American Experience series, this site examines
the interwoven stories of an eighteenth-century midwife and healer
and the twentieth-century historian who spent eight years studying
her diaries.
part of PBS's African-American Journey site, here you'll
find part one of a rich collection of resources --images, documents,
stories, biographies, commentaries-- on the experience of slavery
in America. There is also a useful teacher's guide and activities
for students.
There are three other parts to explore: The Terrible Transformation:
1450-1750, Brotherly Love:1791-1831, an Judgment Day: 1831-1865.
part of PBS's Inaugural Classroom project, this activity-oriented
site explores the period and events of Washington's inauguration.
Students are asked to compare the traditions and events of 1789
to those of today.
part of PBS's African-American Journey site, here you'll
find part one of a rich collection of resources --images, documents,
stories, biographies, commentaries-- on the experience of slavery
in America. There is also a useful teacher's guide and activities
for students.
There are three other parts to explore: The Terrible Transformation:
1450-1750, Revolution: 1750-1805, and Judgment Day: 1831-1865.
part of PBS's Inaugural Classroom, this site provides a lesson
plan for exploring the political climate during the last presidential
election of the eighteenth century, the origin of political parties
in the two-party system, and challenges of beginning a new presidential
administration. Adams' inaugural speech is focus of study.
this site accompanies Ken Burn's PBS film on Jefferson and
explores the Enlightenment spirit in Jefferson's words and provides
an archive of his most important and controversial writings.
part of PBS's Inaugural Classroom, this site provides a lesson
plan for exploring the transition from Federalist to Democratic-rule,
the characteristics of Jefferson's rule, and key point of Jefferson's
inaugural address
part of PBS Online, this bilingual (Spanish-English) site
examines the Mexican-American War and includes a timeline, dialogues
(essays), teaching resources and more
features a museum for American studies, cultural maps, on-going
hypertext projects, an electronic classroom, and special features.
Check out section on Tocqueville's America
part of LOC's American Memory collection, this site offers
texts and illustrations of 190 works regarding California history
between the Gold Rush and 20th century. there is a search function,
suggested readings, and you can browse the index.
part of PBS's African-American Journey site, here you'll
find part one of a rich collection of resources --images, documents,
stories, biographies, commentaries-- on the experience of slavery
in America. There is also a useful teacher's guide and activities
for students.
There are three other parts to explore: The Terrible Transformation:
1450-1750, Revolution: 1750-1805, Brotherly Love:1791-1831
a LOC resource guide for the the study of Black History and
Culture, the Mosaic explores colonization, abolition, migration,
and the WPA. Included are maps, charts, primary sources, and
background information
produced by Louisiana State university, the site is not a
museum or library but serves to locate, index, and make available
Civil War data on the Internet. A great place to begin web research.
this site highlights collections of the Virginia Military
Institute, including manuscripts and battle resource guides.
Special topics include VMI's Civil War generals, Stonewall Jackson's
resources, a war chronology, Robert E. Lee's funeral and more
this is a diverse site on the Civil War that provides educational
materials and research services. Some of the unconventional topics
covered are religious revivalism in the armies, unsung heroes,
and Lincoln's belief in God.
a first-rate exhibition created by the Chicago Historical
Society and Northwestern University. There are two major parts:
the history of Chicago in the 19th century and how the Chicago
Fire has been remembered over time. Included are essays, galleries
and sources.
this activity-oriented American Memory (Library of Congress)
site provides primary sources, a timeline, data base, and background
information on African-American struggles during Reconstruction.
Participants are asked to propose possible solutions to problems
and cite arguments for and against solutions.
aim is to develop an understanding of the complex themes
and concepts of African American life in the first half of the
20th century to provide a foundation for a more meaningful understanding
of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Participants study Plessy
v. Ferguson, read pamphlets, and simulate an Afro-American council
meeting
students study Plessy v. Ferguson and simulate an Afro-American
council meeting using African American pamphlets, American Memory
resources, and other classroom materials
a companion to the American experience video series, this
site includes an introduction to the era, a timeline, a teacher's
guide, photos and cartoons, a bibliography, a look at the Homestead
strike, and links to relevant sites.
part of PBS's American Experience series, this site is the
story of the building of the first east-west railroad link. There
is a teacher's guide, a bibliography, photos and recommended
readings
a worthwhile supplement to Ken Burn's documentary. Has a
timeline, glossary, biographies, a photo gallery, maps, documents,
and more. A great general site
West Web is a topically organized site that offers an introduction
to the era, primary and secondary sources, teaching guides, images,
links to related sites, biographies, and bibliographical resources
a companion to Ken Burns' PBS film, this site provides background
on the world of Lewis and Clark, an archive of their expedition,
audio excerpts by historians, a discussion of Native American
tribes encountered , classroom resources, and an interactive
story where you lead the expedition
part of PBS's American Experience series, this site tells
the story of an ill-fated immigrant group who set out for California
in 1846. Included are a teacher's guide, background on western
migration, a map of the route, and recommended readings
Reservation Controversies explores issues dealing with American
Indian Reservations in the 1870s and the present. It is divided
into two sections with problems for students to investigate and
report on.
part of PBS's collection, this site is basically an overview
of the Mormon's 1300-mile trek to Salt Lake City. Featured are
descriptions of the voyage from journal entries and a map of
the trek
included are Indian Affairs reports that explore aspects
of Indian policy. There are tables of quantitative data, texts
of four significant acts of Congress, and indexed and unindexed
documents mostly from the 19th century
this site documents the development of the conservation movement
and offers a collection of books, pamphlets, federal statutes
and resolutions, prints and photographs, a motion picture and
more
part of a PBS collaboration with Walt Disney Studios, this
site accompanies the television program and covers four parts
of the Irish-American experience: the roots of mass Irish emigration,
immigration to America, the "golden age" of Irish America,
and Irish Americans between World War II and the present. There
are interviews with notable Irish-Americans, a time-coded outline,
and features on Irish music, language and genealogy.
a companion to the American Experience video series, this
site features real audio interviews, biographies, a timeline,
a teacher's guide and a discussion of TR's legacy.
key features of this site include an interactive map that
provides you with a list of events in the region of the world
you select, a search function for locating people and events
of the early part of the century, a genealogical "tree building"
program to trace your family's roots and a teacher's guide
part of PBS's Peoples Century series, this site examines
the hope and optimism prevalent in the early 20th century. Contains
personal reflections, related links
part of the American Memory collection, this site provides
a general overview of American immigration and immigrants. There
are student activities, educator guides, photos and links to
useful resources
a companion to the American experience series, this site
focuses on the story of of the famous vacation brothers. There
is a QuickTime movie that features a replica of Kitty hawk in
flight as well as audio interviews and a bibliography
part of PBS's People's Century television series, this site
focuses of women's fight for equal rights. There are interviews,
a timeline, and a teacher's guide
sponsored by the National Women's History Project, it provides
a brief history of the suffragette movement, a timeline, curriculum
ideas, a list of related organisations and explores current issues
this LOC site has 21 films of the Westinghouse companies
that were intended to showcase the company's operations. There
is background information on the factories, a timeline, index,
search function and recommended sources
part of the Spartucus Internet Encyclopedia, here you'll
find a war chronology, a list of major battles, biographies of
leaders, statistics, weapons, inventors, literature, a look at
the home front, press reports and many more categories
this LOC site has 59 brief sound recordings of speeches by
American leaders at the turn of the century; most center on events
of WWI and the 1920 election.
a companion to the American Experience video series, this
site has special features on the Spirit of St. Louis,
the kidnapping of Lindbergh's son, a discussion of Lindbergh's
hero status, a time line, maps, and a teacher's guide
this site is part of a CNN Perspectives series and explores
U.S-U.S.S.R relations up to the Cold War Included are interactive
maps, rare footage, declassified documents, biographies, picture
galleries, timelines, book excerpts, an educator's guide and
more
a companion to the American Experience video series, the
site focuses on the Hoover Dam construction. There is a timeline
of construction, Dam facts and environmental issues, maps of
the Dam, stories of key characters and incidents and a teacher's
guide
part of PBS's People's Century television series, this site
explores the massive unemployment in America during the Depression
and offers interviews, a timeline, and a teacher's guide
part of PBS's American Experience television series, this
site examines the region in the Soutwest renamed the "Dust
Bowl" because of a catastrophic eight-year drought. Included
is a time line, maps, eyewitness accounts, New Deal remedies,
people and events from the era, and a teacher's guide.
this LOC site documents the everyday life of residents in
central California in 1940 and 1941. There are audio recordings,
photographs, manuscript materials, publications, related sources
and more
part of PBS's American Experience television series, this
site focuses on the plight of more than a quarter million teenagers
living on the road in America. There is a timeline, maps, "tales
from the rails", Hobo songs, a teacher's guide, recommended
resources and more
participants use the American Memory's American Life Histories,
1936-1940 documents, personal interviews, and the Library of
Congress's on-line legislative information (THOMAS), to gain
a better understanding of the welfare system. Students research
legislation from both the Depression era and today
features a museum for American studies, cultural maps, on-going
hypertext projects, an electronic classroom, and special features.
Check out section on America in the 1930's
part of the PBS American Experience series, this site focuses
on D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. There are first hand accounts
from the battlefields, nurses tales, a timeline, and stories
of German soldiers as well
a PBS documentary that documents the experience of six Japanese-American
children interred during World War II. Features a timeline, list
of camps, examines the impact of the camps, related links, books,
and organizations
this Library of Congress exhibit tells the story of eight
different women who participated as journalists, braodcasters,
and photographers during World War II.
this project out of Stanford University disseminates historical
information about Dr. K and the social movements in which he
participated. There are papers, speeches, sermons, book chapters,
scholarly articles, a biography and a chronology
this site discusses the divide in the black American community
and features audio excerpts, charts, graphs and analysis, interviews,
readings and links
this CNN Perspectives series explores the Cold War experience
from many different angles. Included are interactive maps, rare
video footage, declassified documents, biographies, picture galleries,
timelines, interactive activities, a search function, book excerpts,
an educator's guide and more. (Demands a 4.0 browser or higher)
Cold War military museum, a Brinkmanship interactive game,
a video interview with George Kennan, a spotlight on the Oder-Niesse
Line, a look at post Cold War US-Russian relations and more
the Russian connection, the continuing divide between North
and South Korea, a look at America's Korean War memorial, a brinkmanship
game, interviews and more
intensification of the Cold War; features a look at the Red
Scare then and now, the United States Communist Party, totaliarianism
and has an excerpt from Daniel Moynihan's Secrecy
this site is focuses on literature and culture of the American
50s and provides numerous links to works written about and during
the 1950's. There is a glossary and search function
there are some quirky but interesting features at this site,
including a panic quiz and a Nuclear Blast Map.You will also
be treated to interviews, film footage of explosions, a map of
target sites in the U.S., a weapons stockpile list for 1945 to
1997, a timeline, primary sources, transcripts, a teacher's guide
and a people and events section
written by a professor at the University of San Diego, this
is part of a larger site from the History Department. The major
topics are: Negotiation, Demonstration, Containment, Coercion,
Detent, Confrontation, Glasnost, and Revolution. While basically
a time-line of policies and events, included are primary sources,
detailed maps and links to other sites, such as Reagan and Gorbachev's
pages.
this site was produced by students out of Vassar college
and provides an overview of the Vietnam war, primary documents
and photos, and links to other related sites
a companion to the PBS video program, this site features
a brief historical introduction, a battlefield timeline, an expose
on guerrilla tactics, a look at the siege of Khe Sanh, and other
resources
produced by the United States Information Service, this site
has texts, transcripts, speeches, a photo gallery, and kinks
and is updated daily. Much on recent events.
this informative PBS site attempts to answer the question:
Who are the Russian People? There is a timeline, glossary, bibliography,
media index, links, lesson plans, and a chat forum.