Unit 3: Spanning a Continent | American Republic
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Chapter 9: Growth of a Nation
- Lewis & Clark—Interactive, detailed site on the journey containing journal excerpts, maps, animal pictures and much more
- Discovering Lewis & Clark—EXCELLENT, detailed site with articles and pictures
- Lewis & Clark and the Revealing of America—Another aspect of the journey by the Library of Congress
- Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation—Virtual tours and photos of Fort Mandan)
Chapter 10: The Era of Good Feelings
- Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate—Official web site of the estate
- American System— U.S. Senate’s synopsis to “strengthen and unify the nation” in 18010s-1820s
- James Monroe’s Ash Lawn Highland—Web site of Ash Lawn-Highland, the estate of James Monroe, with numerous links, including a virtual tour
- Monroe Doctrine--Text of the Monroe Doctrine on December 2, 1823
Chapter 11: Jacksonian America
- Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, & The Presidency—Includes his life, timeline, video, and much more.
- The Hermitage—“Home of Andrew Jackson”
- Trail of Tears Research—Web site about Indian removal, including links to first-person accounts and more
- “Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama—The oldest outdoor drama depicting the history of the Cherokee, including the Trail of Tears; includes information on Cherokee history and culture
- The Black Hawk War of 1832—Synopsis of Black Hawk War; includes numerous links to maps, primary documents, and more
Chapter 12: Changing American Life
- Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God—Full text of this work of Jonathan Edwards
- Declaration of Sentiments—Drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton at the first women’s rights convention
- Cumberland Gap—Site summarizing the history and importance of the Cumberland Gap to westward expansion; includes many maps and photos
- Robert Fulton—Website provided by PBS that explains his accomplishments, including links to related topics
- The Erie Canal—Site of the Erie Canal organization; includes numerous links to maps, diagrams, photos, etc.
- Best Friend of Charleston--Page from the site of the National Railway Historical Society; includes numerous photos, links, and other information about early railroading
- Clipper Ship Museum—Includes many links to specific information about clipper ships
Chapter 13: Westward Expansion
- The Oregon Trail—“The only feasible way for settlers to get across the mountains”
- The U.S.-Mexican War—Maps, biographies, timelines, etc. of the Mexican War
- Diaries, Memoirs, Letters and Reports along the Trails West—Writings on western movement of various periods
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