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URL Locations and Descriptions
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http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/amhist.html
The National Museum of American History, founded in 1846, houses a 415,000 volume library and exhibits from a wide range of Americana. The museum offers educational programs, films, tours, lectures, and concerts.
http://www.thehistorynet.com/AmericanHistory/
The magazine devoted to the American Experience makes current and past issues available to the public on its web site, providing access to more than 300 indexed articles from the magazine's archives. The site is part of the History Net, a commercial venture providing world history from several magazine and history sources.
http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html
The Library of Congress provides this site, subtitled "Historical Collections for the National Digital Library," which contains photos, prints, movies, maps, and sound recordings. The collection is part of the Library's mammoth effort to preserve and maintain historical material.
The University of Louisiana hosts the United States Civil War Center. This site connects to more than 1500 Internet sites related to the Civil War. The Center's resources are made available to scholars and researchers as well as the general public to enhance general perceptions of the Civil War.
Word-Processing/Presentation Graphics
a. Write a report or create a presentation to give to a class about your favorite historical event. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
b. Write a report or create a presentation about the Civil War. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
Spreadsheet/Database
c. Create a spreadsheet or database about historic events in the 1800s. Use at least five facts from the WWW.
d. Create a spreadsheet or database listing events related to the Civil War. Use at least five facts from the WWW.