Read stories from all over the Americas, like folktales, myths, Native American legends, and tall tales. Learn about famous characters like Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.
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Imagine you’re a settler on the open prairie, and you must build a house for your family before the winter comes!
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Explore the role of the buffalo in theNorthern Plains and in the lives of the American Indians.
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You are Nat Wheeler, a 14-year old who just moved to 1770 Boston. Determine Nat's actions as he navigates his new life during the time before the Revolutionary War.
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Race against the clock, and answer questions about colonial history.
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Discover some very interesting facts about our U.S. history.
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Browse famous speeches from throughout world history.
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Read the inaugural addresses of all the U.S. presidents.
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Read famous writings about social justice beginning from ancient times to the early 20th century.
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Review the top 100 speeches in American history.
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Listen, read, and watch videos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speeches.
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Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Read, watch, or listen to the inaugural addresses of 5 great American presidents and answer questions to spur discussion about them.
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Follow the progress of World War II in Europe andNorth Africa with this animated map and narrated timeline.
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Follow the progress of World War II in Asia and the Pacific with this animated map and narrated timeline.
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Select historic photos and add your own text to produce a slide show you can print or share online.
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Read about the life of Cesar Chavez, and then test your knowledge through various games and puzzles.
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Learn how this activist helped to improve the unique lives of farm workers.
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Learn about our American culture through art!
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Immerse yourself in "Little House on the Prairie" and the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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On this page, listen to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" read aloud.
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Watch this short video and learn how President Jefferson gained the audacity to endure such a historical task of purchasing the Louisiana territory.
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How did our founding fathers develop the role of America's first President? Watch this short video and discover the odd challenges we faced while establishing American democracy and a United States government.
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Use this refresher course on the Bill of Rights and quickly understand what the first ten amendments grant each and every American citizen.
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How much thought is put into drawing political districts? From “packing” a district to “cracking” a district--learn how the shape of districts impacts political parties during election season.
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How did a meeting intended to revise the Articles of Confederation lead to the new Constitution for the United States? Discover how a handful of men--sitting in sweltering heat and shrouded by secrecy--changed the course of history for America in 1787.
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Can you imagine balancing your personal life as President of the United States? Listen and learn why some good presidents were revered as "Great Presidents" as they faced life challenges and tried to over come them.
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Explore the Harlem Renaissance through articles, pictures, videos, and recordings.
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Understand how the geography of the United States has influenced its history with interactive maps.
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Learn about the different regions, local history, and geography of the United States.
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Learn about the Indian tribes that lived in North America prior to the arrival of the colonists.
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Learn about how the European colonies affected the future of North American Indian tribes.
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Learn about the expansion of the United States in this interactive game and quiz yourself afterward.
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