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Federal Election Commission
"In 1975, Congress created the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) - the statute that governs the financing of federal elections. Detailansicht
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Harlem Renaissance: Sights & Sounds
This WebQuest explores the music, art, and literature of the Harlem Renaissance. Detailansicht
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Harriet Tubman
Some information about one of the greatest and bravest women of American History.
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Historical Text Archive
HTA Contents (in May 2014): 776 articles, 74 books and 9161 links. Documents of importance in early American history as well as articles on Rock'n Roll, WWII, slavery, etc. Detailansicht
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Historic Latta Plantation
Historic Latta Plantation was a successful cotton plantation, and is now a living history farm. Experience what life was like for planters, yeoman farmers, and slaves of the North Carolina backcountry in the early 19th century. Detailansicht
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History
US history centred around Philadelphia and The Declaration of Independence. Detailansicht
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Immigration
A site worth exploring with loads of information on all periods of US history and on immigrants from all over the globe. Detailansicht
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Immigration and Migration
Very useful site to explore with students. Make use of the menu to find information on immigration "old" and "new", the theories of the "melting pot" and the "salad bowl" and much more. Detailansicht
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Immigration History Research Center
University of Minnesota
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Inaugural Addresses
Collection of inaugural speeches of the American presidents. Detailansicht
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Interactive US-Election Map with Results
This BBC-site presents the election results for each state if you click on the state on the interactive map. (Macromedia Flash-plugin may be needed) Detailansicht
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I side with… Quiz
You might not be a US-citizen but you can still find out which candidate you would side with in the coming presidential election by taking this online quiz. Detailansicht
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Jamestown Settlement
"In 1607, 13 years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, a group of 104 English men and boys began a settlement on the banks of Virginia's James River." Detailansicht
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Library of Congress
Have a look at the "Learning Page" for Teachers with Lesson Plans. Detailansicht
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links concerning the presidential election in 2012
An extensive collection of links regarding the election process and the political system in the USA. Teaching material from various angles is also listed. Detailansicht
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Malcolm X — Interview
Interview for Playboy. Questions asked by Alex Haley. Detailansicht
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Marching for Freedom
"I have a dream" speech at full length at the BBC with many interesting links to background information and related topics. Detailansicht
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Marching for Freedom
40 years after the march on Washington. Article with a number of good links, even audio-files. Detailansicht
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Mardi Gras for Beginners
Have you heard of Mardi Gras but can't explain what it's really all about? Here you find some basic information and links to reading material and more resources. Detailansicht
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Martin Luther King, Jr. — Wikipedia Article
This article on one of the main leaders of the American civil rights movement focuses on important events as well as on Martin Luther King's life. Detailansicht
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Martin Luther King Day
This federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader is observed on the third Monday in January. This website features a collection of facts on King's life and the civil rights movement. Detailansicht
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Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of one of the visionary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace. It is celebrated on the third Monday in January. (Text PDF) Detailansicht
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Martin Luther King Jr.
His life, his believes, his achievements! Besides there are quizzes and links to related topics. Detailansicht
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Martin Luther King Jr. — Lesson Plan
A lesson plan by Sean Banville with loads of exercises. Detailansicht