US History Resources
This page lists a variety of different types of resources for learning about U.S. History.
Teachers: You can see these resources, plus others, with more annotations on this Google Docs page.
Teachers: You can see these resources, plus others, with more annotations on this Google Docs page.
General US History Websites
- America’s Story - From America’s Library (Library of Congress) Includes the sections Jump Back in Time and See, Hear and Sing
- History.com Topics - Follow the topic links to find text, videos, speeches, photo galleries, and interactives.
- American Memory Timeline - Library of Congress - Set up by chronological period
- American History from the Library of Congress - Arranged by historical periods
- Animated US Atlas - Watch the growth of the U.S. in 10 minutes!
General US History Database Resources - Password required
These databases have a lot of good history information and are avaialable to BHS students with a password
(see Mrs. Fecteau if you need the password)
See resources about these periods only:
Colonial Era & American Revolution
Civil War & 19th Century
Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries
WWII & Civil Rights Eras
Modern-Day Era