Native Americans
Native Americans from the Pocono Region detailed information about the history, life, and customs of the Delaware Indians; includes graphics and interesting stories
Index of Native American Resources on the Internet great jumping off point for a host of Native American sites; includes links to sites regarding culture, history, language, education, art, organizations, and much more
Native American Indian Resources maps, essays, stories by Native American authors, a bookstore, and much more
Lenni Lenape Historical Society information about the Lenape people, including a powwow calendar, music,
musuem information, links to other related sites, and much more
Lots of Links
Hosted by the University of Arkansas Libraries in Fayetteville, this site offers links to many American Indian / Native American web sites.
Flags of the Native American People Although the site begins with an advertisement to buy a flag chart, it contains plenty of "gratis" access, including flags of over 40 tribes, complete with the historical background.
Native American tribes of Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley Links to Web sites, research, history, and culture.
New Jersey
New Jersey Encarta Here are various aspects of New Jersey including people, physical geography of NJ, economic activities and so much more! Encarta if full of interesting knowledge.
State of New Jersey This site highlights the many different attractions and travel destinations New Jersey has to offer.
State of New Jersey This site includes a wealth of information on anything that you need to research on NJ. Included is information on counties, towns, education, businesses, government agencies and so much more.
Regions and Counties of New Jersey A complete directory of all the regions of New Jersey, this site includes information about the state's communities, business and shopping, real estate, employment, recreation and sports, etc.
Cities of New Jersey Here you'll find information about each town, including entertainment options. The Chamber of Commerce can be located for some towns.
New Jersey Historical Sites
Historic Morris Visitors Center Morris County has some of the most important historical sites in the state particularly when it comes to the history of the Revolutionary War. This site contains links to Morristown National Historical Park, which was the site of the Continental Army camp during the years of 1779-1780. This site also provides information on some other historical sites of interest. These include Fosterfields, a working 19th century farm; Cooper Grist Mill; and Mount Hope Historical Park where some of the earliest mining was done in this area.
Indian King Tavern Museum Indian King Tavern, located in Haddonfield, is an example of an 18th century tavern and its architecture. In 1777, when the Revolutionary War had made meeting in Trenton impossible, this tavern also was where the NJ Assembly officially declared its independence and established its statehood. This site gives plenty of historical info as well as details on the tavern's architecture.
Old Barracks Museum As the site states: "The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, originally built in 1758 to house troops during the French and Indian War, is best remembered for its role in the 1776 and 1777 Battles of Trenton during the Revolutionary War." This well designed site contains tons of info on the museum as well as a neat feature called "Ask the Historian" where you can find answers to all your questions about the Revolutionary War.
Osama bin Laden
His Vow: To Kill Americans This is an overview of the threat of Osama bin Laden by ABC news that clearly states how he helps fund terrorist organizations around the globe. A graphic explores his impact on different countries around the world.
Who is Osama bin Laden? Written by the BBC, this is a great background on bin Laden, including biographical information and insight on what has motivated his terror campaign against the United States. A link takes you to a full-length video news story on bin Laden.
Bin Laden: Public Enemy Number One This Web site, called The Smoking Gun, contains actual government documents regarding bin Laden and his activities. It also contains actual terrorist "manuals" used by bin Laden's followers uncovered during investigations into his activities.
Hunting bin Laden Created as a companion to the PBS series "Frontline", this beautifully constructed Web site contains a great deal of information on his background and organization. Especially chilling are the videos and transcripts of interviews with the terrorist, himself.
Terror Groups Hide Behind Web Encryption An article published in June of 2001in USA Today that discusses how bin Laden's followers communicate through encryption on the Internet.
Pioneers
Heritage Gateway What was it like to be a pioneer? This site has historical diaries, excerpts from published books, articles, commentaries, maps and video clips all reflecting the life and times of those early pioneers.
The Overland Trail: Westward Expansion and Trails West This site has it all! Tons of lessons, facts, ideas for teaching about pioneers and much more! Check it out!
The American Experience: The Donner Party If you want to really get the most from this site, you will need to order the video from PBS. Go to About the Program to order the video. The Teachers Guide, and some online resources are available online from this site and could add a lot to any unit on Pioneers. Set the stage for you students by asking them to imagine they were pioneers and stuck in a blizzard. What would they do?
The American West This site has a load of resources for teaching about Pioneers. Some of the content may need to be modified for younger students but it offers a great photo collection of pioneers from the West that can be used for any age.
Pioneer Life in America Want to know about pioneer life, hardships, and town set-up? Or do you need a list of books that have pioneer theme or some great activities? Check out this site. It has some great stuff!
Politics 2000
Salon - Politics 2000 Issues Directory Find an indexed archive of articles on the 2000 presidential campaign, sorted by issue. Browse headlines, and read brief article synopses.
State Politics Directory Learn about the politics in any state. Major issues and reviews of candidates are thorough.
George W. Bush 2000 Careful. This is a libby site that has some incredibly interesting facts about GW Bush - facts that the republican majority does not want to bring up. This site is chock full of useful information.
CNN Politics 2000.com Catch the latest political news. In-depth analysis of the candidates' views on all things political. Several video clips as well.
Presidents
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Discover facts about Lincoln and his presidency. Includes history of Presidents' Weekend.
George Washington's Birthday Discover facts about Washington and his presidency. Includes history of Presidents' Weekend.
POTUS Comprehensive site that includes biographies, speeches and writings, election results, odd facts, and presidency highlights.
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War (1774-1781) If you can get past the long email address, this site has some excellent images, current pictures, and vintage illustrations pertaining to the Revolutionary War, and they're all free to use!
The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom
This site is designed as an online reference tool and forum for discussion on American History around the time of the Revolution. Includes a game zone, teacher's corner, and more.
The Revolutionary War Includes information on events leading up to the war, important battles fought, biographies of important figures, writings, and links. This site is full of information!
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
FDR Cartoon Collection Database This site includes a collection of FDR cartoons during the time of his presidency. There are also commentary-style descriptions, each giving a brief overview of the background for the cartoon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum The home site of the FDR Memorial Museum has anecdotes, images, and information about the 31st president. (It was also the first Presidential Memorial Library.)
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal This site lists dozens of sites about FDR for educators and students.
Franklin D. Roosevelt ThinkQuest This ThinkQuest has facts and information about FDR's presidency, as well as a short set of links.
Franklin D. Roosevelt- 31st President of the United States This site includes a list of topics, all of which are links to expand on the information on this page. This site refers to a plethora of resources.
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