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Government Sites
Activists & Reformers - America's Story - They struggled for
change to make America a better place for all. Includes information on Jane Addams, Cesar
Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.
African
American History and Culture - Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Find great information here
about African American artists, inventors, musicians and important people in U.S. history.
Amelia Earhart - America's Story - Amelia
Earhart wasn't afraid to break down barriers. In 1928, she was the first woman to fly as a passenger
across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about her.
Digging for Answers - (Smithsonian
Education) - Tests your research skills as well as your expertise. With each question, you have the
choice of answering on your own or trying to beat the clock as you search for the answer on a
Smithsonian website. (Flash required)
Dorothea Lange - America's Story -
Photographer Dorothea Lange is best known for her work documenting poor conditions of the migrant
workers who traveled in large numbers to California during the Great Depression of the late 1920s and
1930s. Learn more about her.
Edison National Historic Site - Edison's improvements to the telegraph and the
telephone placed him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the turn of the Twentieth
Century. If Edison were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World Wide
Web, a technology that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to
you.
Eliot Ness -
(Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) - He and his unit were very successful in
developing cases and obtaining prosecutions against those engaged in illegal activities, including
the notorious mobster Al Capone.
First Ladies of the United States - They came from different social
and economic backgrounds, from many different geographical regions, and with diverse education
preparation. Each First Lady served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site to learn
more about them.
History & Culture - Smithsonian
Education - (Smithsonian) - This site has resources for both American and World
History.
Leaders & Statesmen - They led this country to greatness in many ways.
Features William Jennings Bryan, Benjamin Franklin, Pocahontas and more.
Lewis and Clark - America's Story - Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark are best known for their expedition from the Mississippi River to the West
Coast and back. Learn more about the men and their journey.
National Museum of American History - Discover history through
objects, photographs, and terrific books! Explore the playful side of invention with activities designed
to use your imagination.
Portrait for Kids - Follow the clues and help solve a make-believe mystery! Using
your noggin and a special spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of the painting and learn
fascinating facts about the portrait along the way, from the National Gallery of Art. Let the sleuthing
begin!
The American Presidency - The American presidency has a
fascinating history. Learn more form this interesting site..
Other Resources
300 Women Who Changed the World - Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you
to important ladies in the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and photos.
About:
American History - This site covers all kinds of topics in American history form the
colonial history, civil war, the industrial revolution, an more
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony - Elizabeth Cady Stanton
and Susan B. Anthony helped to change the opportunities for women in the 1800s, 1900s and today.
To learn more about being a kid back then compared to being a kid today, check out the activities.
Lewis & Clark - Learn about Lewis & Clark's adventures through the interactive
journal, play games, see photos and maps, and much more.
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