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Internet Challenge™

The American Revolution (Part 1)
Learn about the brave men and women of colonial America who risked their lives and their fortunes for the cause of freedom.
(PDF 65K)

More American Revolution (Part 2)
The fun and learning continues with the next in this series of Revolutionary War Internet challenges.
(PDF 37K)

Veteran's Day
Discover the meaning behind this special day when we honor the men and women who have served America during times of war.
(PDF 41K)

Web Lessons™

The Star Spangled Banner
Learn the history and evolution of the American flag, visit the home of Betsy Ross, and see the original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write America's national anthem.

Raising Civil War Ships
Archaeologists have located and are studying Civil War era vessels — the first of their kind. Learn how these ships are now revealing clues to centuries-old mysteries.

Navajo Code Talkers
Very little is known about the top-secret Navajo Code talkers of World War II, but they were the key to victory in many Pacific battles. Learn about these obscure heroes and the only code the Japanese never cracked.

Instructor Guides

The Lewis & Clark Expedition
Discover sites that can help extend your studies of these notable explorers and the expedition that changed the course of American history.
(PDF 80K)

The California Gold Rush
Strike the mother-load with these great Web resources about America's move west and the metal that inspired it.
(PDF 150K)

The Supreme Court
The decisions of this often overlooked branch of government have greatly influenced history. Find great Web resources that beat textbook coverage of this topic hands-down.
(PDF 75K)