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20th Century by the decade

This is a set of different digital collections of information based on a wide range of topics and themes in American history. 

URL: http://melvil.chicousd.org/decsg.html

American Cultural History

Sponsored by the Kingwood College Library this website offers historically rich pages that present factual data on each decade of the twentieth century. 

URL: http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decades.html

Any Day In History

Historic Events & Birthdates that occurred on a SELECTED day of the year.

URL: http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/

Atlapedia

Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

URL: http://www.atlapedia.com/

Best of History Web Sites
Best of History Web Sites is an award-winning portal that contains annotated links to over 1000 history web sites as well links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more.
URL: http://www.besthistorysites.net/

Biographical Dictionary
The dictionary covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day.
The dictionary can be searched by birth and death dates, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.
URL: http://www.s9.com/

Biography Channel
From the creators of the Biography Channel, search for biographies of notable people.
URL: http://www.biography.com/

Biographies @ InfoPlease
This section of InfoPlease offers biographies on famous people including modern actors, musicians & athletes. The site is divided into several sections to narrow your search.
URL: http://www.infoplease.com/people.html

Biographies @ Library Spot
This wen site allows you to search by type: author, scientist or leader, as well as searching by ethnicity. It also has links to other biographical web site..
URL: http://www.libraryspot.com/biographies/

The Civil War
The Civil War is the WEB's most extensive source of original Civil War resources. Civil War history, art, medicine, and much more.
URL: http://www.sonofthesouth.net/

Countries of the World
This site is maintained by "Info Please" and it offers detailed information on countries around the world.
URL: http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html

Country Reports
Entirely web-based, this site offers more than 26,000 pages of content covering a wide-range of topics. Our statistical data and cultural information has proven to be valuable to students, parents, teachers, and researchers alike.
URL: http://www.countryreports.org/

Earth Calendar

The Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world. For the purpose of this web site a "holiday" is any day that recognizes a cultural event.

URL: http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php

Earth Shots

This site has satellite world scenes showing environmental changes around the world for the past twenty years.
URL: http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/earthshots/slow/tableofcontents

Fifty States
This site includes hypertext-linked facts on all fifty states in the U.S.A.  The site features location, universities, population, parks, state’s motto, federal and state reps, newspapers, and much more.
URL: http://www.50states.com

First Gov
This site provides up to date U.S. government information census, statistics, laws, and more.
URL: http://firstgov.gov/

Geography, History & Biography
From "Kids Click" site, this link offers a plethora of links related to geography, history and biographies.
URL: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/topgeog.html

Geo Net
Sharpen your geography skills by playing this interactive game.
URL: http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/index.html

History Place
Filled with excellent period photographs this web site is arranged in a timeline format .Easy to navigate, it will offer good information about the events surrounding the Holocaust
URL: http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html

Holocaust Encyclopedia
Created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum this informative and scholarly site offers information on just about anything related to the Holocaust. This is a definite must visit site to do serious research about a dark time in history.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/

Info Please

U.S. & World news, history & government, biographies, culture, health and homework center.

URL: http://www.infoplease.com/

Internet Ancient History Source Book
Links to visual and aural material with emphasis on access to primary source texts for educational purposes.
URL: http://www.fordham.edu/HALSALL/ancient/asbook.html

Jewish Encyclopedia
The Jewish Virtual Library is your source for information about Jewish history, Israel, U.S.-Israel relations, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and Judaism. This is not just a historical archive, it is also the place to find talking points on breaking news. When an issue comes to the fore — whether political or religious — and you need data fast, this is the first place you should look. .
URL: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/holo.html

Outline of U.S. History

Outline of U.S. History is a publication of the U.S. Department of State.

URL: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/histryotln/

Presidents of the United States

In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.

URL: http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/

Social Studies

Research resources for Social Studies.

URL: http://www.socsciresearch.com/

Texas Handbook

The Handbook of Texas Online is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin.

URL: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/

U.S. & World Population Clock

From the U.S. Census Bureau is consistent with Census 2000 data and the most recent national population estimates.

URL: http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html

White House

Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

Who What When

Who What When is a database of key people and events from 1000 A.D. to the present. Create graphic timelines of periods in history and of the lives of individuals.
URL: http://www.sbrowning.com/whowhatwhen/index.php

WW II Resources

Primary source materials on the Web.
Original documents regarding all aspects of the war.
URL: http://www.ibiblio.org/pha/

WWW American History

Created by WWW Virtual Library, this website is a gateway to American history. Separated by decades, archival documents and historical data, this site is great source of factual information about our Nation's history.

URL: http://vlib.iue.it/history/USA/

 

 
 

 

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