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American Government
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American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.Senior Contributing AuthorsGlen Krutz (Content Lead), University of OklahomaSylvie Waskiewicz, PhD (Lead Editor)

Subject:
Government
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
OpenStax College
Date Added:
01/06/2016
American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
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Educational Use
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Review the lives and careers of the presidents (current through 2001), particularly the burdens that the office imposes, by examining documents and artifacts that clarify the powers of the office, the role of presidential campaigns, life in the White House, and related themes.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
American Presidency: John Adams
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Brief biographical sketch of America's second president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Birth of a Nation: The First Federal Congress 1789-1791
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An exhaustive look at the first Congress during George Washington's presidency. Find out about the precedents that were set and the interpretations that had to be made about the new Constitution. A fabulous site from George Washington University.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
George Washington University
Date Added:
12/01/2023
Franklin Pierce: 60-second Presidents
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Animated video [1:17] provides a swiftly paced look at Franklin Pierce and the issues facing his presidency. Accompanying text provides background information on Pierce and a student handout corresponds with the video.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
12/01/2022
From Revolution to Reconstruction: Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the U.S.
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The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Department of Alfa-Informatica, University of Groningen
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Three Branches of Government
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Interactive teaching unit for Grades 5-8 that helps to explain the three branches of government and the the balance of power. Topics covered include balance of government, how a bill becomes a law, the amendment process, the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, the Executive Branch, the President, and the Cabinet. Includes activities, worksheets, puzzles, and games.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Date Added:
12/01/2023
John Tyler: 60-second Presidents
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Short video [1:11] for students learning about John Tyler's presidency and the challenges he faced. Students will enjoy the lively nature of this short clip. Background essay for students to read before viewing. Handout for students to use while viewing. Educational Standards listed for teachers.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
12/01/2022
National Interstate and Defense Highways Act (1956)
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This great resource gives the history of building interstate highways as far back as the Roosevelt administration. Find out why President Eisenhower thought a system of interstate highways was so important to the U.S. economy and defense.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Provider Set:
Milestone Documents
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: The Corwin Amendment
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Web page on the proposed Corwin Amendment which, if ratified, would have forbade Congress from interfering with states' right to make decision to slavery. Site contains textual information, video [3:28], and fun facts for students.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Date Added:
08/01/2022
Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century
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A thorough examination of the life of Theodore Roosevelt and the people and events that influenced him. You'll find photographs of Roosevelt, as well as photos, paintings, and biographies of some influential people in Roosevelt's life.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Date Added:
08/24/2023