United States History Links
GENERAL SITES OF INTEREST
- Flags of Our Ancestors - Contains pictures, brief descriptions and histories of hundreds of historical flags. Topics include: Prussian, English, Early Colonies, American Revolution, Mexican-American War, Civil War, World War I & II, Third Reich, Cold War, and Modern Conflict Flags.
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more.
- On This Day - U.S. Presidents - Find out what the Presidents did today in history.
- The Encyclopedia of World History - Renowned historian Peter N. Stearns and thirty prominent historians have combined their expertise over the past ten years to perfect this comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000. Includes Search Feature.
- The History Net - This site is filled with a wide range of history topics broken up into time periods and topics that are frequently updated. A great place for historical research.
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The Best of US History Web Sites - is a part of "The Best in History Websites" and is an outstanding and invaluable site for all historic studies.
- General U.S. History - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents - From Washington to Clinton, the complete text of every inaugural address on record. Includes pictures of each president.
- Headline History - This site is full of true stories about English history covering four eras: Romans, Tudors, Victorians and World War Two.
- The History Buff - providing FREE primary souce material for students, teachers, and history buffs.
- FindLaw - The Constitutional Law Center contains a wonderful collect of historical documents, biographies, and Supreme Court decisions. Learn about the lives of the Founding Fathers and past and present Supreme Court Justices.
- Student U.S. History Essays - A collection of History "Web-Reports" written by students of Willits High School.
- The White House - Includes "History of the White House," "The Presidents," "The First Ladies," "The First Families," and "White House Art." From the White House Historical Association.
- Liberty On-Line - From the works of all the great philosophers, including Aristotle, Locke, Paine, and Jefferson, read the words the led to freedom and liberty.
- Native American History - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- MesoAmerica and Latin America - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- A Chronology of United States Historical Documents - Every important historical document from United States history collected by the University of Oklahoma Law Center.
- Ron's Currency, Stocks and Bonds - This site gives the history of the different types of U.S. currency. Includes pictures of historical currency, stocks and bonds.
- Biography - The online edition of A&E television's "Biography" series. It has a fantastic search machine with access to 20,000 biographies.
- Presidential History Resources - This site includes Presidential Biographies, Essays, Web Resources, Historical Documents, Political and Historical Glossaries, and an online calendar called "Today in Presidential History" which tells you key presidential actions or events for any day of the year.
- U.S. Government - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- The Presidents - Information on all 43 Presidents. A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- The 50 States of the USA - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- "We Didn't Start the Fire" - An excellent education tool for teachers and students. It includes the song's lyrics within the lyrics for information on the major events of the 20th century. A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- The Lone Star State - Links to information about Texas. A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Outline of Pre-history and History - This National Parks Service informational gateway covers historical sites in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean areas. Extremely interesting.
- Canku Ota - Canku Ota (Many Paths) provides a nice collection of links to articles about Native American history. Canku Ota also features information on Native American Nations, Languages, Traditions, Art, Music, and much more.
- Smithsonian History and Culture Page - Part of the Smithsonian Museum collection of historical and cultural resources.
- The San Diego BLAACK Pages - The BLAACK (Basic Link to African American Community Knowledge) Pages are a great source of information on Black American History.
- Writing Black - Literature and History written by and on African Americans.
- Outlines of American History - A collection of Outlines about American History, with an index to take you to additional Outlines of American Government, American Literature, American Economy, and American Geography.
- National Inventors Hall of Fame - The creative genius of invention is show cased through exhibits and presentations that allow visitors to this site to experience the excitement of discovery, creativity, and imagination.
- Biographical Dictionary - This on-line biographical dictionary has the lives of 25,000 notable men and women from ancient times to the present day.
- History of the USA - Selected links to web sites of interest to students of history organized by states. Part of The History Place.
- United States History Links - Site developed by the University of Colorado Department of History. It covers all periods of United States history.
- Hyper History Online - presents 3,000 years of World History with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps. Over a 1,200 files are interconnected throughout the website.
- Southeast Archeological Center - A fantastic site developed by the National Parks Service. It covers all periods of history and is filled with information, pictures, and links. You must visit it.
- A Walk Through Time: The Evolution of Time Measurement - An authoritative history of timekeeping posted by the
National Institute of Standards and Time Physics Laboratory.
- Discoverers Web - A no nonsense collection of links to sites found on the web about voyages of discovery and exploration. Covers all time periods.
- African-American Mosaic - A resource guide for the study of Black American history and culture from the Library of Congress.
- American Life Histories - The life, views, and work of 2,900 common American men and women collected by the Library of Congress. Many were born before 1900, and paint a picture of American life.
- American Memory Collection - Extremely interesting and informative set of exhibits covering the whole of American culture collected by the Library of Congress.
- Art History Resources on the Web - is the gateway to the art masterpieces of the ages. Fantastic collection of links divided into time periods.
- Links to the Past" - This to the gateway to all the National Parks Service sites. It is an gold mine of information on almost any period of U.S. History.
- The Costume Page - A page with over 2,000 links to web sites about changing clothing styles throughout history.
- The Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre - houses one of the largest collections of horse-drawn vehicles in North America, with over 200 carriages, wagons and sleighs.
- History of Medicine - An image archive of nearly 60,000 illustrations from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- Historical Women - Biographies of dozens of noted women from many nations
- Native American Resources - a nice collection of links to Native American sites
- American Immigration - A serious look at immigration to America from 1607 to the present. (Excellent Student Project).
- Canada Home Page - Covers the history and culture of our northern neighbor. (Excellent Student Project).
- Historical Flags - web page dedicated to our country's flags, with a definite southern basis, not very surprising since the page belongs to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Complete with a soundtrack of "Dixie" songs. (I'm not sure if they know the Civil War is over yet). Also has American Revolution flags, Confederate Flags, State Flags, and Flags of the Union.
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History Happens - Cool Stories! About US History stories from American history on music video and the Internet music enhances learning
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Expeditions - different archaeological expeditions sponsored by the Field Museum of natural history.
- Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections - Loads of information about the election process and the results of past Presidental elections.
- The 'Lectric Law Library Lawcopedia - Here's a selection of famous, infamous, and historically significant Constitutional court decisions
- American President's Blog featuring sites and articles that relate to the American Presidency or specific American Presidents. Created and managed by Michael Lorenzen who is a librarian at Central Michigan University.
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PREHISTORICAL AMERICA
- The University of California Museum of Paleontology - provides a good web site for students of geology and evolution.
- Pre-Colonial - This is part of the Best of HISTORY WEB SITES. An excellent starting point for your research.
- Teotihuacan Archaeology Home Page - This site contains all kinds of information about the ancient city of Teotihuacan. It is a growing site that you should revisit often!
- The First Americans - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- Tempo Mayor - This site museum preserves, exhibits and publicizes information on archaeological materials excavated over the course of several seasons of work conducted by the Templo Mayor Project, from 1978 to the present.
- Ice Treasures Of The Inca - This particular site recreates an expedition in the Andes. Beautiful pictures, maps, and journals, as well as a discussion of prehistory and anthropology.
- Native American Mythology - Part of the Encyclopedia Mythicathe, an award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
- Mayan Mythology - Part of the Encyclopedia Mythicathe, an award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
- Aztec Mythology - Part of the Encyclopedia Mythicathe, an award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
- Pottery from Mexico's Oaxaca Regions - This visually impressive site describes the artistic skills which have been used for centuries to make pottery in the Oaxaca region of southern Mexico. There are design examples, lots of pictures, and other information.
- Rabbit in the Moon - Central American Mayan hieroglyphic writing is the subject of this interesting site. Learn to write in glyphs, and marvel at the Mayan calendar.
- Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations - Link connections to Mesoamerican sites organized by Kevin L. Callahan, Department of Anthropology, University of Minnesota.
- The Aztec Calendar - Interesting site that allows you to explore and learn about the Aztec dating system.
- The Aztecs/Mexicas - Introduction to the Aztec, several quality sites listed, and detailed information about the Sun Stone, Aztec Gods, and rulers.
- Ice Treasures of the Inca - A fascinating interactive expedition of the 1995 discovery by Johan Reinhard of an Incan mummy; outstanding photos with information that includes maps, journals, and audio excerpts.
- The Maya Astronomy Page - Overview of the Maya, including information about accomplishments in mathematics, calendars, writing, and astronomy.
- Mayan Civilization - A discussion of the geographic, culture, politics, and arts of the Maya; includes an enlightening article "Mysteries of the Mayans."
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COLONIAL PERIOD
- American Journeys - Read the words of explorers, Indians, missionaries, traders and settlers as they lived through the founding moments of American history
- The Jamestown Rediscovery Project - details the recent identification of the remains of Fort James, the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
- Jamestown 1607 - This site asks the question "Could you survive the Starving Time?" The Jamestown Organization provides lots of information about the Jamestownn experience.
- Native Americans of Virginia - learn about the three distinctive Native American tribes who dominated the territory now known as Virginia during the late 16th century through the 17th century, including Chief Powhatan and his famous daughter Pocahontas.
- Early Colonial Period Explorations - a look at the Early Colonial Period up until 1700, with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- Exploration and Discovery - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- Archiving Early America - Primary source material from 18th Century America - all displayed digitally. A unique array of original newspapers, maps and writings.
- Kanagagota - Kanagagota, also known as "Standing Turkey," was Chief of the Cherokee when the British and French fought for control of North America.
- Discovery, Exploration, Colonies, and Revolution - For information on Early United States history during the Age of Exploration, the English Colonies, and the American Revolution. A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Colonial - This is part of the Best of HISTORY WEB SITES. An excellent starting point for your research.
- Johnny Appleseed - Find out if there really was a Johnny Appleseed.
- English Colonial Period - a look at the Early Colonial Period between 1700-1763, with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- The Franklin Institute Virtual Science Museum - is fantastic. Lots of information on Franklin, and historical information, too.
- The Pilgrims: Voyage to Freedom - Follow the Pilgrims as they sail across the Atlantic Ocean, from England to America, in search of religious freedom. See who they meet when they land in New England.
Find out about the first Thanksgiving.
- The 13 American Colonies - This fun, illustrated article describes the 13 American Colonies in detail, from economics to religion to agriculture to revolution. Also includes a clickable map with links to individual descriptions of each colony and a list of the first European settlements in North America. Outstanding resource!
- The French and Indian War - This easy-to-read, illustrated article describes the struggle between France and England over territory in North America. Find out what part a young George Washington played in this war. Also includes a timeline of the war. This article fills in the gap between colonial development and revolutionary war.
- European Exploration of the Southeast and Caribbean - Discuss the Spanish conquests and includes information about Spanish wrecks and/or forts presently known to exist in at least six National parks in the Southeast and Caribbean.
- The Fort Edwards Webpage - This site is about a Colonial settler's Home and a French and Indian War Fort on the Virginia Frontier.
- The French and Indian War - This site is dedicated to the French Soldiers who came to New France between 1755 and 1760 to fight in the French and Indian War.
- Colonization - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- The Origins and Nature of New World Slavery - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- Patterns of Change 1700-1775 - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- Daniel Boone - Information about the famous frontiersman and "hero of Kentucky."
- Tecumseh - Filled with information about Tecumseh, the visionary chief of the Shawnee Indians.
- Pocahantas - Learn about Matoaka, the famous princess of the Algonquian tribe, who became known as Pocahantas.
- The Historical Text Archive - is a fantastic collection of historical documents and papers about history collected by the Mississippi State University. It includes a section on the Colonial Period.
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FROM REVOLUTION TO REPUBLIC
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more. Checkout the many readings covering this whole period.
- World of Benjamin Franklin - A historical profile of American patriot Benjamin Franklin, presented by the Franklin Institute.
- Independence - This is part of the Best of HISTORY WEB SITES. An excellent starting point for your research.
- The Declaration of Independence: Cry for Freedom - The Declaration of Independence was a brave act of freedom by American colonists fighting a war against Great Britain. This easy-to-understand article gives you the before, during, and after.
- The American Revolutionary War: Keeping Independence - The American Revolutionary War was a long time coming. Follow it from beginning to end in this easy-to-read, detailed article. Includes a list of Causes of the War.
- The Articles of Confederation - This fun, illustrated article gives you just the basic facts about this first American government document. Includes chart of Powers Granted and
Powers Denied to the national government.
- The Making of the Constitution - This very helpful article examines the causes, difficulties, and results of the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, and more. Excellent resource!
- American Revolution - a complete chronological history of the American Revolution with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- The Founders - A Biographical Guide to the period 1760-1780 from the Hypertext History.
- The Critical Period: America in the 1780s - selected readings from the Hypertext History.
- Archiving Early America - Primary source material from 18th Century America - all displayed digitally. A unique array of original newspapers, maps and writings.
- The Birth of A Nation - A Thinkquest site for the American Revolution dramatically showing how small militia bands rose up against the powerful British army and started to rebel.
- Joseph Brant - Some say the actions of this Mohawk leader in Upper New York led to the great American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, the turning point of the American Revolution.
- Colonial American History and the Early Republic to 1812 - A Guide to Resources and Research on the Web developed by the University of Colorado Department of History. It actually covers all periods of history.
- Menawa - Learn about this Creek Warrior Chief who fought in the Creek War of 1813-1814.
- Sacagawea - About the Shoshoni woman who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- The Historical Text Archive - is a fantastic collection of historical documents and papers about history collected by the Mississippi State University. It includes a section on the Revolution and the Early Republic Periods.
- Osceola - Learn about this famous half-white Native American leader of the Seminole Indians during the early 1800s.
- The Seminole Wars - Information about the great leaders Chekika and Sam Jones of the Seminole Indian Wars.
- Davy Crockett - Everybody knows about the legendary frontiersman, but did you know he became a congressman?
- Two Florida Adventurers - Learn what William Bowles, a soldier and freedom Fighter, and Gregor McGregor, a British sailor and Indian Prince, had to do with Florida.
- American Revolution Essay - An short essay on the American Revolution.
- Go West with Louis and Clark - National Geographic takes you down wild rivers, over rugged mountains, into the unknown continent with the Louis and Clark expedition. (simulation)
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CIVIL WAR PERIOD
- On This Day in the Civil War - Find out what happened today during the Civil War.
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more. Checkout the many readings covering this whole period.
- Loves, Lies, and Legends of Abraham Lincoln - is an interesting student's report about the many myths we have today about the life of our 16th President. Loads slow, but has great pictures.
- South and Slavery - This is part of the Best of HISTORY WEB SITES. An excellent starting point for your research.
- The Civil War - another part of the Best of HISTORY WEB SITES.
- Index of Civil War Information - A page from the US Civil War Center that offers 2100+ links to Civil War related topics.
- Andersonville National Historic Site - details the excavations at the famous Civil War prisoner-of-war camp.
- Abraham Lincoln Research Site - This website is divided into three parts: The Abraham Lincoln Research Site, Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination, and the Mary Todd Lincoln Research Site. It also has a collection of "Lincoln Links."
- The Civil War - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Civil War Archeology - this National Parks Service site details the excavations at the famous Civil War sites.
- Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad - A page the students in Mrs. Taverna's Second Grade class at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow, New York put together (with a "little help" from their friends).
- The Civil War - a look at the American Civil War with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- Private Moses - The award winning memoirs, diary, and life of Private Jefferson Moses, of Company G, the 93rd Illinois Volunteers.
- The Valley of the Shadow: - Living the Civil War in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Two communities separated by a few hundred miles and the Mason-Dixon Line.
- Abraham Lincoln - A site dedicated to the life and works of Abraham Lincoln. Part of The History Place.
- William Quantrill and the Quantrill Raiders - This school teacher had warrants out for him on charges of murder, theft, and horse thievery even before leading a guerrilla band of Confederate soldiers around Kansas and Missouri raiding farms and communities sympathetic to the union.
- The Civil War - A Guide to Resources and Research on the Web developed by the University of Colorado Department of History. It actually covers all periods of history.
- Abraham Lincoln Online - One of the best on-line resources dedicated to the 16th president.
- American Civil War Home Page - Outstanding collection of links to the most valuable Civil War information web sites.
- Civil War Women - A nice Duke University site that concentrates on the women of the Civil War Era and their contributions. Includes original writings and Diary entries.
- U.S. Civil War 1861-1865 - This site covers the highlights of the Civil War, part of the History Place.
- Historical Flags - web page dedicated to our country's flags, with a definite southern basis, not very surprising since the page belongs to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Complete with a soundtrack of "Dixie" songs. (I'm not sure if they know the Civil War is over yet). Has American Revolution flags, Confederate Flags, State Flags, and Flags of the Union.
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LATE 1800s and EARLY 1900's
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more. Checkout the many readings covering this whole period.
- The Age of Imperialism - Covers U.S. foreign policy during the 18th and 19th Centuries.
- The Oregon Trail - A complete compendium of the great westward journey.
- Native Americans Home page - Looks at the Indian tribes who lived along the Oregon trails route and some of the tragedies and triumphs of the experience.
- Crazy Horse - This famous Lakota Sioux warrior became chief of the Oglala tribe.
- Ranch and Mission Days in Alta California - Article written by Guadalupe Vallejo in 1890 for Century Magazine.
- The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco - San Francisco and California history listed by Subject. Lots of information on the Gold Rush and Early California.
- The California Gold Rush - Web Inquiry Project and teacher template.
- Land of Golden Dreams - This Web presentation of the Huntington Library's remarkable collection of Gold Rush manuscripts, drawings, and rare printed materials allows the people involved to tell you their own true stories and bring this unique event to life.
- Battle of Little Bighorn - What really happened at "Custer's Last Stand," the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn.
- Sitting Bull - Who really was the Hunkpapa Sioux Chief who masterminded the famous defeat of the 7th Calvary at "The Little Big Horn.?"
- Geronimo - Geronimo, the last great Apache Chief who resisted the US Army in the Southwest.
- 19th Century America - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Cochise - Learn about the famous chief of the Chiricahua Apaches.
- Chief Joseph - This famous chief of the Nez Perce Indians outsmarted six US Army divisions during his famous retreat to Canada.
- Quanah Parker - Learn about this half-white Comanche warrior who became one of the richest men in the United States and a friend of one of our most famous Presidents.
- Spotted Tail - Features the great Chief of the Brule Sioux known as Spotted Tail.
- The History Files - Get the inside story on some of Chicago's most memorable events! Includes: Al Capone, Chicago Black Sox, A Century of Progress, Chicago Fire, The World's Colombian Exposition, and Parades, Protests and Politics. Part of the Chicago Historical Society Web Site.
- Jesse James - Covers the career of the infamous outlaw of the old west.
- Calamity Jane - Want to learn about the American Frontierswoman and Sharpshooter?
- The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday became famous at gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
- Billy The Kid - Did this famous western outlaw really kill 21 men before he was killed?
- Belle Starr - Called the Bandit Queen, Belle Starr was most famous only in Dime Novels.
- The Remington Carriage Museum - the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in North America, with over 250 carriages, wagons and sleighs.
- Images of the Southwest - This University of Arizona site has a wide variety of interesting areas including: "Through Our Parent's Eyes," "Missions of Arizona," "Arizona Folk Art," "Arizona World War II Japanese Relocation Camps," to name a few.
- Child Labor - A look at the American Child Labor problems of 1908-1912, with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- The Showroom of Automotive History - seeks to highlight the automotive history collection at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.
- The Native American Navigator - is an interface for geographical, historical, topical and keyword-based student inquiry on topics related to Native American history and culture in the United States.
- Native American Resources - a nice collection of links to Native American sites
- The Historical Text Archive - is a fantastic collection of historical documents and papers about history. It includes a selections from the 19th and 20th Centuries.
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THE ROARING 20s AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more. Checkout the many readings covering this whole period.
- The Roaring Twenties - Part of the McDougal Littell's NetActivities Site. Click on different parts of the graphics to explore the Roaring Twenties.
- The Showroom of Automotive History - seeks to highlight the automotive history collection at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.
- Dear Mrs. Roosevelt - During the Great Depression, thousands of young people wrote to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for help. The site includes the Letters, Mrs. Roosevelt's Responses, and Lesson Plans.
- The Great Depression - Examines the Great Depression and the New Deal between 1892-1933. (Excellent Student Project).
- The Historical Text Archive - is a collection of historical documents and papers about history. It includes a selections from the 20th Century.
- The Market Crashes - Part of the Digital History Website, an Online American History Textbook.
- The Great Depression - Examines and gives examples of poetry of the Great Depression.
- Crashing Hopes: The Great Depression - Part 18 of a lecture series by Stanley K. Schultz, Professor of History, University of Wisconsin.
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Great Depression - From the Library of Economics and Liberty website, an article on the Great Depression by Gene Smiley.
- History Channel: The Great Depression - From the History Channel, includes viewable vidios on the subject.
- The Great Depression - Informative article on the Depression from the American Experience.
- Timeline of the Great Depression - Chart of key events during the Great Depression from the American Experience.
- Radical Responses to the Great Depression - An extensive exhibit from the University of Michigan Library
- Timelines of the Great Depression - A timeline of general events of the 1920s and 1930s compiled at Cal-Poly.
- America in the 1930′s
- From the American Studies Department of the University of Virginia, includes films, prints, and downloads.
- New Republic: A Lesson from the Great Depression - An article written by columnist John B. Judis of The New Republic Magazine.
- The Great Depression and the New Deal - An online History Textbook article, part of War, Depression and War, 1914-1945 (Collins University)
- The Crash and Early Depression - Part of the online History Course "U. S. History Since 1877" by L. Patrick Hughes, Professor of History, Austin Community College - Northridge Campus.
- The Great Depression: Its Causes and Cures - A webpage on the Great Depression developed by Steve Kangas.
- Causes of the Great Depression - An essay written about the causes of the Great Depression during the early 1920s by Sarah Carroll.
- The Great Depression and the New Deal - Information and pictures about the Great Depression from the National Archives.
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WORLD WAR II
- Go to the Modern History Page and the 20th Century for sites about World War II
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The 20th Century
- Digital History - A complete online American History Textbook called the "Hypertext History," plus much more. Checkout the many readings covering this whole period.
- John F. Kennedy - a look at the Kennedy Years, with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- Hearst Castle - When Publisher William Randolpf Hearst wanted a castle built for himself, he hired the great female architect Julia Morgan to build it, and the result was Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California. Visit the National Parks Historic site.
- 20th & 21st Century America - A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- America's Wars Since World War II - Information on the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A part of the comprehensive site lists of the Teacher OZ Kingdom of History.
- Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone - Follows the experiments and ideas that led to the invention of the telephone.
- The Showroom of Automotive History - seeks to highlight the automotive history collection at Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.
- The Historical Text Archive - is a fantastic collection of historical documents and papers about history.
- The Fall of Saigon - All the articles from the New York Times about the loss of Vietnam between 1968 and the final fall in 1999, including "Saigon's Finale," by Malcolm W. Browne.
- America's "Brush Fire" Wars - Links to the Cold War, the Korea War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Part of Teacher Oz's Kingdom of History)
- The Best of Ansel Adams - a look at the work of photographer Ansel Adams, featuring 25 of his majestic scenic photos. Part of The History Place.
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SPACE PROGRAM
- Apollo 11 - a look at the first flight to the moon with images and documents. Part of The History Place.
- National Air and Space Museum - is the gateway to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
- Hubble Space Telescope's Greatest Hits 1990-1995 - has amazing images and information from the Hubble Space Telescope.
- Imaging Radar Home Page - is full of NASA Space Shuttle pictures of the Earth. See San Francisco Bay from space, etc.
- The NASA Human Space Flight Web Site - has information galore about the United States space program.
- The NASA Home page - is a huge source of information, art, science projects, space information, etc.
- Space Images Archive - contains hundreds of pictures of space stuff.
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