united states

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1900 to 1912, and includes Woodrow Wilson's story, the building of the Panama Canal, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the twentieth century, and includes the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cold War, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the late eighteenth century, and includes taxing the colonies, taking a stand for independence, creating a new country, the Constitutional Convention, the new government, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the Civil War, and includes the problem of slavery, the North and South divided, the secession of the south, the Civil War, reconstruction, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1812 to 1820, and includes the War of 1812, Florida, America's growing pains, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Introduces young readers to the role and responsibility of the vice president.

An introduction to the American Civil War that examines the complex issues that divided the North and South. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The Department of Homeland Security is formed in direct response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on America.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the beginning of the twenty-first century, connecting current events with the past, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Electoral College, civil rights, and the American economy. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1800 to 1811, and includes Thomas Jefferson's story, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.