| Unit 5: A New Nation |
| Chapter 13: The Nation Grows |
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| Social Studies |
| History of Railroads and Maps |
| You can explore the history of the railroad and early mapmaking. There are several images of historical railroad maps to study. |
| http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrintro.html |
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| Social Studies |
| Moving West |
| Many people traveled west to California in the 1840's in search of gold. They took wagon trains across the harsh, unsettled land to get there. Click "About the gold rush" for the history of it and then "Fun Facts" for some interesting tidbits like "the $100 glass of water." |
| http://www.pbs.org/goldrush/ |
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| Social Studies |
| Rise of Industrial America 1876-1900 |
| The Industrial Revolution was an explosion of new inventions, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. Read about this period of riches and rags on this web site. |
| http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/riseind/riseof.html |
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| Social Studies |
| Sam Houston |
| This site presents a short biography and some fun trivia about Sam Houston. Click on the "Texas Revolution" link to learn more about his role in the state's fight for independence. |
| http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/shouston.htm |
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| Social Studies |
| Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793-1863) |
| Read a short biography of one of the most prominent people in Texas history. Links within the dialogue give you more in-depth information on the Battle of San Jacinto and the Convention of 1833, where Houston began to gain prominence in Texas. |
| http://www.lsjunction.com/people/houston.htm |
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| Social Studies |
| Texas and the War with Mexico |
| The Alamo was a place where many Texans gave their lives trying to keep Texas free from Mexican rule. See what the Alamo looks like today with the webcam on this Web site. |
| http://www.mysa.com/cityguide/alamo/alamocam/ |
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| Social Studies |
| The Life of Sam Houston |
| Here you will find a timeline of Sam Houston's life, as well as links to other relevant information. You can also explore his genealogy, quotes, and family album. |
| http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/History/index.html |
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| Social Studies |
| The Presidency of Andrew Jackson |
| Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. During his presidency he had to face important issues like having a national bank, dealing with Native Americans, and taxes. Read about his life and presidency on this Web site. |
| http://www.americanpresident.org/history/andrewjackson/ |
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| Social Studies |
| Union Pacific: History and Photos |
| The Union Pacific railroad is one of the railroad companies that helped build the transcontinental railroad. Read about the railroad’s history on their web site. |
| http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/ |
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