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Africans in America traces slavery in the United States from 1450 to 1865, using historical narratives, images,... see more
This assignment explores the role of the Puritan religion in the new colonies. Course: US History I see more
This is a video in which to watch and answer questions in various sections of the website. The video is titled "A fork in... see more
This is a "blended" activity designed for a Hybrid course. Introduce and "debrief" activities taks place in the... see more
This assignment includes four tasks which involve reading the information in the learning object about Columbus'... see more
A questionnaire of 50 items was created by Juan Lopez de Velasco, the royal astrologer, to provide a more complete... see more
The public career of the United States' third President is well documented. However, his personal life has come under... see more
This assignment asks students to compare the conquistadors' vision of their incursions into western hemisphere with the... see more
A biographical introduction to President Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Movement, the Construction of the Panama... see more
The Civil War remains an internal conflict whose origins and consequences still provoke great interest and controvsey.... see more
This site can be used to help students develop metacognitive and critical reading skills, as well as to introduce... see more
The devastating earthquake and fire that hit San Francisco in 1906 remains a seminal event in United States History.... see more
The Martha Ballard Case Study: A Midwife's Tale is a case of tragic character assassination in an 18th century New... see more
The Martha Ballard Case Study: A Midwife's Tale is a case study in how tragic character assassination can be in an 18th... see more
This interactive site deals with a sensational 19th century ax murder by Lizzie Borden of her parents, Andrew Jackson and... see more
Operation Overload, the invasion of Normandy by the Allies, led to the ultimate collapse of Nazi/Fascist Europe. see more
a collaborative reseach and presentation project Course: American History see more
This assignment employs primary documents to explore Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World. Course: US History... see more
The site offers primary sources including photographs, audio recordings, and contemporary newspaper and magazine... see more
The Valley of the Shadow offers a rich collection of primary sources associated with "The Eve of the War," "The War... see more
Students will create their own WWII propaganda poster. Course: History see more
The Valley of the Shadow offers a rich collection of primary sources associated with "The Eve of the War," "The War... see more
A biographical introduction to President Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Movement, the Construction of the Panama... see more
Mesoamerican ballgame provides the opportunity to examine the preColumbian history and culture of Mexico. An interactive... see more