US History
Topics Covered and Links:
Civil War and Reconstruction 1861-1875
North and South Before the Civil War
Before and After Reconstruction Interactive
Reconstruction: The Second Civil War
Reconstruction Interactive Timeline
Civil War and Recon in Pictures
Railroads and Growth West 1875-1885
Railroad and Migration in Pictures
Immigration 1880-1910
Understanding Immigration Maps
How the Other Half Lives Video
Photo Project Links:
Growth of Industry 1880-1900
Working Man's Ten Commandments
Captain of Industry or Robber Baron 2
Imperialism and Territorial Expansion 1898-1900
Progressive Movement 1900-1914
Teddy Roosevelt Museum Virtual Tour
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Today
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Today 1
WWI 1914-1920
Life in the Trenches Interactive
All Quiet on the Western Front
Treaty of Versailles Video
Treaty of Verailles Video Part 2
Roaring 20's 1920-1929
Roaring 20's Project Links
Great Depression 1929-1941
What Caused the Great Depression
Visualizing the Great Depression
Great Depression and New Deal Exhibit
Great Recession Links
The Great Recession Interactive
Depression Photo Project Links:
New Deal 1933-1941
WWII 1941-1950
Post War America 1950+
This class is taught with the big ideas and themes of history in mind. No need to memorize dates or famous people as we deal with the big picture and how America has developed into the country it is today.