Learning Exercises

The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan in 1853 changed Japanese history. "Black Ships and Samurai. Commodore... see more

A biographical introduction to President Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Movement, the Construction of the Panama... 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

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

The Spanish American War began over Cuba and ended with the United States becoming a world power with colonies as far... see more

The American Flag has become a more important symbol to the people of the United States since the events of September 11,... see more

Vice-President Aaron Burr is one of United States History's most controversial figures. The Burr Conspiracy Trial... see more

The circus was once a cultural icon of the United States providing an entertainment for both large and small communities.... see more

The public career of the United States' third President is well documented. However, his personal life has come under... see more

The site offers primary sources including photographs, audio recordings, and contemporary newspaper and magazine... see more

The trials of the Africans on board the Amistad shaped national opinion about slavery and had increasing impact on... see more

In the 1960s Civil Rights was an explosive movement. The Mississippi Burning Trial represents the violence associated... 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

Shays' Rebellion in 1787 was a watershed in United States History recognizing the need for a stronger national government... see more

One of the most disputed elections in United States History was the Rutherford B. Hayes versus Samuel Tilden race of... see more

Lowell, Massachusetts was the site of the first textile mills constructed in the United States in the first half of the... see more

John Brown was one of the most controversial figures involved in key events in Kansas and Virginia prior to the Civil... see more

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the trials of the alledged conspirators continues to leave unanswered questions.... see more

The events of the Boston Massacre contributed to break by the colonies from Great Britain. The Boston Massacre Trial... see more

Africans in America traces slavery in the United States from 1450 to 1865, using historical narratives, images,... see more