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  • Jamestown Exhibit
    Jamestown Exhibit

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    Welcome to a unique experience in exploring the past. You're about to take a new look at an intriguing place in American history: Jamestown.

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  • Take a Vet to School Day
    Take a Vet to School Day

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    Check out the latest video for Take A Vet to School, brought to you History.

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  • Citizenship Quiz
    Citizenship Quiz

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  • Women in Politics
    Women in Politics

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    From Sandra Day O'Connor to Shirley Chisholm to Madeleine Albright, these groundbreaking American women paved the way.

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  • Save Our History: Secrets of Jamestown: The Dig
    Save Our History: Secrets of Jamestown: The Dig

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    Save our History takes us deeper into Jamestown and the secrets that archaeologists have found.

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  • Matthew Galston
    Matthew Galston

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    Satellite imaging touches many industries: global warming research, ocean monitoring, agriculture and intelligence to name a few. Find out how this cool career is shaping the world around us.

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    Updated regularly with news, announcements and resources. Check back often to see what's new on History Classroom.

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    Study Guides

    History Classroom provides these free curriculum resources for middle school and high school teachers.

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    The States

    The United States of America consists of 50 states, along with a capital district and several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

  • Famous Firsts in American Women's History

    Famous Firsts in American Women's History

    American history has been full of pioneering women who made great strides in science, politics, sports and art.

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    How The Earth Was Made

    How the Earth Was Made examines how the forces of geology have shaped our planet and the way we live today.

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    The People Speak

    Discover more about The People Speak, a special series from History, featuring the world's most popular celebrities celebrating the forging of our nation and social change.

Classroom Study Guides

  • America the Story of Us Idea Book (PDF)

    This Idea Book includes episode breakdowns, pre-viewing activities, multimedia activities and a list of reference websites and books.

  • The People Speak Study Guide (PDF)

    Recommended for high school and college students. This educator's guide features vocabulary terms, discussion questions and related activities for the classroom.

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