“ Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax. ”

--Abraham Lincoln

Check out these resources listed below to provide you with information on various American History topics:

Crash Course US History --a great series containing 48 episodes based of the AP US History Curriculum.

Mr. Betts Class--Videos on various history topics...some are quite funny!

Khan Academy US History Course --great resource with lecture/documentary style videos taking you through a chronological timeline of American history.

U.S. History Free Online Text --a bit more detailed and similar to a traditional text book

American History for Kids --engaging and easy to read resource.

Epic History TV --Eurocentric version of World History but touches upon some American History topics

Hip Hughes U.S. History Explained --highly engaging and entertaining video series created by an AP US History teacher

History.com --if it is historical chances are the History Channel has it covered in some way.

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen --one of my favorites...a historical fiction text highlighting the effects of the Revolutionary War on a boy and his family.

Mission US For Crown or Colony --interactive game that takes its players through historical situations...even includes primary source documents one has to read in order to complete the game.