American+History

[|Inaugural Speeches] (Weblink) Click on one of the presidents in the timeline of presidents and read each inaugural speech. A word picture is provided for each speech with the words used most written in larger fonts. Hover over each word to see it used in context and compare it to how other presidents used each term.

[|The American Presidency: The Glorious Burden] (Weblink) This Smithsonian site explores the history and operation of the American presidency. The exhibit displays more than 375 images of documents, paintings, photographs, buttons, posters, paraphernalia, and objects along with short texts explaining their significance.

[|Historical Map Collection] (Weblink) Collection of historical maps from pre-colonial times through the early 1900's.

[|HippoCampus US History I and II and AP I and II] (Weblink) This course covers just about everything you can imagine! Each of the dozens of topics include a video presentation, texts and additional links and activities.

[|Annimated Atlas: Growth of a Nation] (Weblink) Traces the growth of the United States through animation and sound. Timeline from 1790-2010.

[|U.S. Elections] (Weblink) Interactive map showing the results of the presidential elections from 1789 until 2000. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Exploration of North America] (Weblink) Map shows routes of many early explorers.

[|Age of Exploration Quiz Game] (Weblink) Great pirate graphics make this a fun quiz game on the age of exploration.

[|Early Exploration and Native Americans] (Weblink) Interactive maps about early explorations and Native Americans. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Jamestown Online Adventure] (Weblink) You are the captain of the Jamestown Colony and you need to do your best to help the colonists survive.

[|Early Towns in the Colonies and Migration to America] (Weblink) Interactive maps about early towns and migration of Europeans and slaves to American. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|13 Colonies - A Time Line] (Weblink) 1520-1820 time line comparing the events of the 13 colonies.

[|Colonial America and Revolution] (Weblink) Interactive map of the settlement of Colonial America and its economy. Also (scroll down) an interactive map of the battles of the American Revolution. Includes discussion questions for both maps.

[|Colonial America] (Weblink) Learn about Colonia America at this Williamsburg site.

[|Exploring Maryland's Roots] (Weblink) Welcome to **//Exploring Maryland's Roots//**, a look at life and the study of life in 17th century Maryland. The highly interactive activities on this site are based on a very simple premise: it's better if you're there. Through this site, you will be able to: Explore Woodland Indian life and culture before the first colonists arrived, discover the planning and perils of a journey to a new home across the Atlantic, experience the trials and wonders of building a colony from scratch, investigate the past with those who do it for a living - archaeologists and historians.

[|You Be the Historian- The Springer Family of New Castle, DE] See if you can figure out what life was like 200 years ago fro Thomas and Elizabeth Springer's family in New Castle Delaware. At the same time discover what historians in the next century could learn about you if they found your house exactly the way it is today.

[|Colonial Trade Routes 1750- Animated Geography and History] If you would like to find out more about the geography of colonial trade routes and the Middle Passage, click on this link to find an animated map.

[|Colonial House: Interactive History] (Weblink) Many aspects of living during Colonial America.

[|Thomas Jefferson Biography] (Flipchart) This is an integral look at Thomas Jefferson and his life and accomplishments. Included is the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, his Presidency, Monticello, and his Vice Presidency. There are many interactive activities for students to participate in throughout the lesson!

[|The Declaration of Independence] (Flipchart) This flipchart covers the writing, signing, and purpose of the Declaration of Independence. It is highly interactive and includes an Activote session!

[|Perspectives on Liberty] (Weblink) Get to know the people and times of the American Revolution by clicking on the activities below.

[|Americans At War] (Weblink) A timeline listing of American war events. Each war has interactive information, including video, transcripts, images, and more!

[|French and Indian War] (Weblink) This animation shows the settlement of North America before the French and Indian War as well as the events of the war. Click on the left on "French and Indain War".

[|French and Indian War Timeline] (Weblink) Timeline and pictures of the French and Indian War.

[|American Revolution] (Weblink) Interactive map, quiz, and facts about the American Revolution.

[|American Revolution] (Weblink) A map for each year of the war showing the movement of troops and battles.

[|American Revolutionary War Battles] (Weblink) Animations of many battles of the Revolutionary War.

[|American Revolution Center] (Weblink) A virtual museum of items associated with the Revolution and the stories about them. Some videos included.

[|American Revolution Game] (Weblink) This amazing site teaches American Revolutionary history, including the French and Indian War, through free, multi-media, interactive games! Take a trip back in time to the 1700′s as America struggles for freedom from the British Empire.

[|American Revolution] (Weblink) Label a timeline, view pictures and download videos (at home) from neok12.

[|Constitution Timeline] (Weblink) Highlights key dates, issues, events and people of the last 200 plus years of American history.

[|Constitutional Convention Game] (Weblink) Play this game to see what it was like to be part of the Constitutional Convention.

[|Scene at the Signing of the Constitution] and [|The Constitution] (Weblink) Two famous painting of the signers of the Constitution.

[|Exploration of the West] (Weblink) Interactive map showing the exploration of the West from 1804 until 1807. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Westward Expansion] (Weblink) Interactive map of Westward Expansion from 1783-1853.

[|War of 1812] (Weblink) [|War of 1812] (Weblink) Two differetn interactive maps and timelines.

[|War of 1812] (Weblink) An interactive map with critical thinking questions.

[|1820'2 to 1880's] (Weblink) Interactive maps dealing with transportation, Native Americans, and slavery and cotton. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Missouri Compromise] (Weblink) Interactive map of th Missouri Comporomise.

[|Mexican War and Mining Towns] (Weblink) Interactive maps about the Mexican War and mining towns. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854] (Weblink) An interactive map of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.

[|America on the Eve of the Civil War] Interactive maps including: railroads, slavery, free blacks, cotton, agriculture, industry, and immigration of America right before the Civil War.

[|Civil War Campaigns] (Weblink) Animations of many Civil War Campaigns.

[|Meet the Commanders of the Civil War] (Weblink) Pictures and a chart of information on Union and Confederate commanders.

[|Civil War] (Weblink) Interactive map about the Civil War. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|American Civil War] (Weblink) Label a timeline, view pictures and download videos (at home) from neok12.

[|Battle of Gettysburg] (Flipchart) Using interactive battle maps, videos and containers, this filipchart describes the 3 day battle of Gettysburg.

[|Chancellersville] (Flipchart) Using interactive battle maps, video clips and containers, this flipchart describes the South's victory over Union forces.

[|Antietam] (Flipchart) Using battle maps, video clips and containers this flipchart explores Lee's first invasion of the North.

[|Reconstruction] (Weblink) Statistical information illustrated with maps showing life in the South before and after Reconstruction. Includes thoughts to consider and discuss and images.

[|Road to Impeachment] (Weblink) Steps leading to Johnson's impeachment.

[|African Americans and Crop Lien] (Weblink) Interactive map showing the crop lien system. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Spanish American War] (Weblink) Interactive map showing the Spanish American War. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|World War I, Influenza Epidemic, and US in Latin America] (Weblink) Interactive maps showing the US involvement in WW I, the influenza epidemic, and US in Latin America. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Womens Suffrage] (Weblink) Interactive map showing states allowing women to vote. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Population Growth, 1920's] (Weblink) Interactive map that shows population growth in the 1920's. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|America on the Sidelines: The United Sates and World Affairs 1931-1941] (Weblink) An interactive timeline with information and questions to answer.

[|World War II] (Weblink) Interactive map showing World War II. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Vietnam War] (Weblink) Interactive map of the Vietnam War. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Civil Rights] (Weblink) Interactive map showing major protests and civil rights marches from 1960-1968. Includes discussion questions. (McGraw-Hill)

[|Issues of American History] (Weblink)
 * EASE History** is a rich online environment that supports the learning and teaching of US History. Hundreds of historical videos and photographs are currently available in EASE History. Core values from the historical perspective from the early 1900' to the present.

[|Veterns Day] (Weblink) A timeline listing of American war events. Each war has interactive information, including video, transcripts, images, and more!

[|Black History Month] (Weblink) This microsite that includes wonderful resources and videos for teaching students about black history.

[|Political Cartoon Analysis] (Flipchart) Through the use of several political cartoons, students will interpret historical artifacts and determine perspective by examining the tools with which authors and cartoonists use when employing artistic expression to communicate.