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Quotes from John Adams
Check out these quotes from John Adams, the second president of the United States.

John Adams Fast Facts
Biographical fast facts about John Adams, the second President of the United States.

Overview of United States Government and Politics
Here is an overview of the United States Government that explains the organization of the three branches and their interaction. It leads to further information for more in depth study.

Checks and Balances
The government of the United States was set up with three branches, each of which has specific powers and specific checks that they can use to ensure that no one branch gains too much power. Here is a look at the checks and balances of the three branches of government.

American History Timeline
Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1701-1725.

American History Timeline
Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1601-1625.

Quotes from Theodore Roosevelt
Check out these quotes from Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States.

The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was an ever-evolving path to freedom in Canada. Learn more about this amazing effort.

American History Timeline
Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1651-1675.

American History Timeline
Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1626-1650.

Geronimo and Fort Pickens
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Overview of Civil Rights Legislation, Supreme Court Cases, and Activities
Here is an overview of major civil rights legislation, supreme court cases, and activities of the 1950s and 1960s.

The Presidents: The First Ten
Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 1 - 10 (the first ten), from George Washington to John Tyler including Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson.

Quotes from George W. Bush
Check out these quotes from George W. Bush, the forty third president of the United States.

Presidential Quotes for Speeches
Use these quotes by former presidents to create effective speeches.

The American Presidents
Biographical fast facts about the Presidents of the United States.

Who Wants to Be an American History Guru?
Are you an American History guru? Take these quizzes to find out. Make sure to check back for future quizzes!

Quotes from William J. Clinton
Check out these quotes from William J. Clinton, the forty second president of the United States.

Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts
Learn about each of the presidential assassinations and assassination attempts that have occurred in American history.

Overview of Colonial America 1607 - 1754
Want to find out about Colonial America? Here is an overview of the thirteen colonies and the important differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.

Quotes from Andrew Jackson
Check out these quotes from Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

Evolution of the American Flag
Learn about the evolution of the American flag from 1777 to the present.

Quotes from John Quincy Adams
Check out these quotes from John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States.

Overview of the Industrial Revolution - Industrial Revolution
Learn about the background and important people, events, and inventions of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.

Top Five Causes of the Civil War
What were the top five causes of the Civil War? The roots of the civil war were already there when the United States was first forming. Here is a detailed look at the five major causes of the Civil War.

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