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Social Studies Links American GovernmentOyez, Oyez, Oyez: U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia Database A multimedia database of the United States Supreme Court that lets you search by title, subject matter, or date and provides real audio recordings of oral arguments and the written opinions of the Court. United States Congress Legislative Information on the Internet Examine the Congressional Record, current bills under consideration, and other legislative activities. United States General Accounting Office (GAO) The GAO is the investigative arm of the United States Congress and prepares reports to help inform congressmen on specific issues. You may search the database of online GAO reports, or by clicking on the "list of databases" link you can also gain access to the Congressional Record and other congressional and governmental documents that are available and searchable. United States Government Printing Office (GPO) Washington, D.C., Sightseeing Map Take a virtual tour of Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress Exhibits Features several exhibits dealing with American Government, United States History, and World History. American Memory: Historical Collections of the National Digital Library Contains photos from various periods and events in American history that can be searched by category. National Archives and Records Administration
This web site is dedicated ". . . to
ensure ready access to essential evidence . . .that documents the rights of American
citizens, Documents from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention A Century of Lawmaking This first release includes the records of the 1st and 2nd Congresses (1789-1793), approxiamately 4,400 pages in all. In its final form the site will include records from the Continental Congress through the 42nd Congress, some 355,000 pages in all. Great Speeches A multimedia site that presents some of the most famous speeches of the 20th century in real audio format. Foundation for the United States Consititution This web site, an extension of Constitution magazine, aims to encourage appreciation of the principles and history of the United States Constitution. United States History Document Archive National Civil Rights Museum The site features an interactive tour of the museum featuring the major events in the struggle of black Americans to gain equal rights from the colonial period through the modern day. Statistical Abstract of the United States Department of Labor Statistics & Data This site gives you access to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Mining Safety and Health Administration, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Bureau of Public Debt Provides an up-to-date calculation of the national debt and other information on the national debt. State of Illinois Offers links to all parts of the state government in Illinois. Illinois Compiled Statutes The Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) are a cumulative organization of Public Acts into a coherent framework. Most, but not all, Public Acts are incorporated into the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Some Public Acts and portions of Public Acts, such as those authorizing land conveyances or making appropriations, are not included in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The version of the Illinois Compiled Statutes on this site incorporates additions and changes through Public Act 91-646. More recent Public Acts have not yet been incorporated into the version of the Illinois Compiled Statutes shown on this site. Those Public Acts will be incorporated at a later time. Public Acts Public Acts are bills that have become law. Public Acts of the 90th General Assembly and the 91st General Assembly are available on this site. Public Acts are added to this site soon after they become law. To determine the most current law, you must check the Public Acts.Democratic Party National Headquarters Republican Party National Headquarters World History GeneralArt History 201: Survey of Ancient and Medieval Art Syllabus Provides links to sites featuring art work from ancient and medieval societies.WebMuseum: Famous Painting Exhibit NM's Creative Impulse Great links to history sites. World History: Grade 9 Resources History Channel Offers TV listings for the History Channel, trivia, and an audio archive of great speeches. Ancient History of the WorldFlints and Stones Offers an examination of archaeologists and the study of prehistory.Exploring Ancient World Cultures: An Introduction to Ancient World Cultures on the World-Wide Web The Ancient World Web Hundreds of links to ancient civilizations all over Europe and Asia. China the Beautiful This web site presents samples of 5000 years of classical Chinese art, calligraphy, poetry, history, literature, painting, and philosophy. There are excellent links at this site. Ancient Greece and RomeMedieval EuropeByzantium: Byzantine Studies on the InternetThe Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies ORB is an academic site, written and maintained by medieval scholars for the benefit of their fellow instructors and serious students. All articles have been judged by at least two peer reviewers.The Online Medieval and Classical Library The Online Medieval and Classical Library (OMACL) is a collection of some of the most important literary works of Classical and Medieval civilization. Renaissance and ReformationSistine Chapel Web Site See the paintings created by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Virtual Renaissance: A Journey Through Time This site contains a well-done virtual travel back to the Renaissance. It has excellent sources. Internet Archive of Texts and Documents This site features links to mostly primary sources on the Renaissance and the Reformation The Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation Martin Luther: A Biography This is an interesting site because it also includes MIDI files of his music. Age of Exploration 1492: An Ongoing Voyage An exhibit by the Library of Congress and divided into six main areas that stresses Mediterranean and New World societies. Discoverers Web This site puts in one spot all kinds of information about voyages of discovery and exploration and includes every conceivable country. European Monarchies Elizabethian England This site is an excellent example of a student web project, containing sections on Shakespeare, art and architecture, everyday life, and historical figures and events. The Glorious Revoltuion of 1688 18th Century Studies Collection of archives of 18th century novels, plays, treatises, and political writings. Works by Thomas Paine, Montesque, Benjamin Franklin, and French Revolution works are included. French Revolution GeneralNational Geographic Society Web Site Great map resource provided by the Map Machine. Yahoo Maps Find maps on the internet of just about any city or place in the United States. Excite Travel Region Offers links to study various aspects fo the world's geographic regions. Lonely Planet Provides good information and pictures of the landscape and culture of different countries in the world. CIA Publications and Handouts Offers several resources to provide detailed information about different countries of the world. USGS Living in the Learning Web Sources on volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and other natural phenomenon. Western EuropeEuropa The homepage for the European Union.World War I: Trenches on the Web The Great War This site presents a compilation of links and sources for all sides that took place in the "war to end all wars." WebMuseum Pictures from Paris Offers a virtual tour of the city of Paris. Cold War Hot Links These links are to webpages which other people have created and like most things on the net, they run the entire spectrum of political thought and vary greatly in quality. Nonetheless, they do provide web- surfers with some interesting views and information on the Cold War and the National Security State. Eastern EuropeBosnia HomePage at CalTech An outstanding site on the recent war in Bosnia. Offers several excellent, but chilling, photo exhibits on the war and its effects.Northern EurasiaChildren of Chernobyl Offers several first-hand accounts of children who lived in the area of Chernobyl at the time of the disaster. Southwest Asia (Middle East)Gulf War This site includes materials on all of the coalition countries that fought in the war, a war summary, and links to other materials on the Gulf War. AfricaResources on Africa This site offers general information on Africa as a whole as well as links to information on each country individually. South AsiaIndia Made by the Ministry of External Affairs, there is a good deal of informative history under the subtitles Culture and India Perspectives. Major Indian artworks such as Taj Mahal are covered.M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence HomePage East AsiaInternet Guide for China Study Especially look at the Society and Culture, Philsophy and Religion, and the History sections. This site is also relevant to modern-day China.Southeast AsiaThe Vietnam Picture ArchiveAntarcticaVirtual Antarctica Take a virtual expedition to Antarctica through hypertext links.WAV Place A good site for downloading sounds. World War II Institute on World War II and the Human Experience The WWII Institute focuses on preserving the memories and artifacts of the men and women who served in World War II in the service and of civilians who helped on the home front.The History Place: World War II in Europe Cybrary of the Holocaust Features a great interact map of a concentration camp. Japanese Internment This is an excellent source presenting all points of view, with pictures, maps, and original primary materials concerning the Japanese internment during World War II. Earth Station 1: The World War II Sounds and Picture Page The National D-Day Museum on the Web WWII Resources: Primary Resources on the Web Offers original documents regarding all aspects of World War II. Atomic Bomb Decision Web Site Offers several primary source documents on the decision to drop the atomic bomb. Nuremburg War Crime Trials This site leads to a complilation acounting of the trials, how they were run, and who was tried. Current Events Links WICS NewsChannel 20-Springfield, IL WAND-TV Channel 17-Decatur, IL National Weather Service-Lincoln, IL HomePage Teaching Resources National Council for the Social Studies The United Nations Cyber School Bus History/Social Studies Web Sites for K-12 Teachers This page was last updated by Jay B. Martens on Sunday, August 28, 2011. |
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