This bibliography is a valuable resource to both teachers and students. The links are to specific events in 20^th Century United States History, and are organized chronologically. The last five links span entire 20^th Century and are good for general reference purposes. The sites listed here are mostly appropriate for use in grades 7-12, although some may also be used at the elementary level. Be sure to visit my A+ rated sites.

The American Experience. America in 1900- This site refers to U.S. History at the turn of the century and is based on a PBS documentary . If you need specific facts, you will find them here without actually viewing the documentary. There are easy to read transcripts of the program which provide information on the U.S. in 1900, and a Teacher’s Guide link with suggestions on how to discuss the information with students. There is also an on-line magazine called the Wayback-U.S. History for Kids, which provides students with interesting reading material, and activities to complete. A Special Feature link has a neat genealogy activity where students can trace their family history back to 1900. The People and Events link and Maps link provide many interesting facts on this time period. Check out the Kids link at the top of the page. A+

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/1900/

American Cultural History-Decade 1900-1909-The first thing you see on this website is a window with interesting facts about this decade. There are links to eight categories of interest such as: Education, Books and Music, Literature, Fads and Fashion, Theatre and Film, Art and architecture, Historic Events and Persons and Personalities. These links provide general information on each category, but within them are additional links to even more resources. A list of recommended readings is also provided in the main links. Students and teachers alike will find this site helpful.

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade00.html

Progressive Era to New Era-1900-1929-This site gives you an overview of important events in early 20^th Century U.S. History. Topics of interest include: automobiles and cities in the Progressive Era, the immigration boom, Prohibition, Women’s Suffrage, and U.S. participation in WWI. Each of the links above have thorough knowledge on each topic with additional links to more information. I really liked this site because you could search for any era in U.S. History, and find plenty of information. All of the links on this site were chosen by the Library of congress because of their importance in history. This site is easy for both teachers and students to use.

http://rs6.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/progress/progress.html

The First World War-This site provides a wealth of information on World War I, and is useful for both students and teachers. On it you will find a detailed chronology of events as well as links to military and political leaders, documents and maps, strategies and tactics, statistics and other useful information. This was one of the most complete sites on World War I that I visited.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm

World War I and it’s Aftermath- This site is great for teachers. You are immediately directed to a lesson plan on WWI and material to support it. There is also a Lesson Plan link where you can enter any subject matter and age level, as well as free access to teaching tools such as quizzes, worksheets, puzzles; all of which you can customize. Check out Kathy Schrock’s guide for educators and find about 60 additional U.S. History sites. A+

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ww1/

Great Depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia- This site gives a general overview of the Great Depression. Topic of interest include: the political and financial impact the Depression had on the world, the United States emergence from the Great Depression, perspectives on why the depression occurred, and what ended it. This is great for students researching this subject because it has approximately 50 other links to the topic, a discussion page, as well as a list of television and film sources.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression

The History Place - US Troops in Action-This site caught my eye because it is of photographs of the U.S. troops in action during WWII. The photographs all have captions. I recognized some of the more widely circulated photos, and found myself reading through the captions of each one. This would definitely be a site of interest for students. There is also a detailed timeline of U.S. involvement in the war.

http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/pacificwar/

The History Place - World War Two in Europe Timeline- This is an easy reference web site where students can find links on the United States involvement in the war. It provides them with a timeline of events from the start to the conclusion of World War II, and many of the timeline links have additional information. Check out the Statistics of World War II link at the bottom of the page.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm

CNN-Cold War-This is interactive site where you can view the contents of a series that aired. Learn about espionage, technology and culture during the Cold War. View the interactive maps, documents, and don’t forget to take the technology challenge. There are some interesting resources in the curriculum connection section of the Educator’s Guide link. I liked this site because it had more to offer than just informative text. Great for students and teachers. A+

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/

The Cold War Museum- This web site features detailed facts on the Cold War as well as virtual exhibits, a touring schedule for the traveling Museum, and a bi-monthly newsletter. Try the trivia game. Both students and teachers will find this to be an excellent resource on the subject.

http://www.coldwar.org/

Korean War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia-This site has complete information on the Korean Conflict, a discussion about the contents of the page, maps and numerous links to further resources. Some of the main points addressed are the events leading up the Korean War, the reasons for U.S. involvement, the other “Players” in the War, atrocities committed and the legacy the War left behind. This is a very useful, well organized source, for both teachers and students.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War

The US in the Korean and Vietnam Wars- This site is dedicated just to Social Studies and has links to detailed facts about the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It is an excellent source for Social Studies teachers as well as students. Teachers can find a wealth of information on various Social Studies Topics, and a helpful Teachers Resource link. Students will find interesting facts on current events, book reviews, and some neat games. I would have given this site my A+ rating if it did not have distracting advertisements.

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/koreanvietnam.htm

The History Place - Vietnam War- You will find quite a bit of information on the Vietnam War, from the very beginning of the conflict in 1945, to its conclusion in 1975. This site is good for students and teachers because it is very well organized without an overabundance of links, which I sometimes find distracting. It has a timeline of events with very detailed information, as well as a slide show.

http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index.html

The Fight for Desegregation- This site chronicles the events that led up to desegregation from slavery, to the Civil Rights Movement. The timeline is helpful at providing students with a quick reference of events as is the Civil Rights Dictionary for students unfamiliar with certain terms. Students can also search by Civil Rights Leaders, and important issues. This web site is very easy to navigate, and may be more useful to students at the elementary and middle school level. Additional links on the subject are provided, as well as puzzles and games. I really liked this site for students. A+

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112391/the_fight_for_desegregation.htm

The Bay of Pigs Invasion- Teachers and students will get a day by day account of events leading up to and during the Cuban Missile crisis. The situation Room link shows documents that are relative to the Crisis. Especially interesting were the letters exchanged by President Kennedy and Nikita Kruschev. This site has numerous links to other resources on this subject, audio links and a “debriefing” quiz.

http://library.thinkquest.org/11046/days/bay_of_pigs.html

Moon Landing- This site is all about Man landing on the Moon. The links include: The Apollo 11 Crew, The Launch, The Landing, Driving on the Moon, Orbiting, and Returning to Earth. Books on the subject and other helpful sites are provided. On a different note, I also liked the U.S.A. History Index link where you can see major historical events in chorological order. This web site is geared more towards students and may also be used at the elementary level.

http://www.kidport.com/REFLIB/Science/MoonLanding/MoonLanding.htm

watergate.info - The Scandal That Destroyed President Richard Nixon- This was the most detailed site I found on this subject, and would be a great source for student or teacher research. You will find numerous links to background information on Watergate, speeches and documents There are also about 30 other links to other Watergate sources and a list of recommended books and films.

http://www.watergate.info/

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American Experience | Jimmy Carter | People & Events- The information found here is based on a PBS Documentary. I am a fan of this site mostly for the teacher resources it contains. This topic relates to all aspects of Social Studies; economics, geography, history, and civics. The site links to each of these areas and then suggests activities for the classroom and tips on how to execute them. Learn more about the people and events connected with the Hostage Crisis, by checking out the link to the left of the page. It would have been more helpful if the timeline was based on the Hostage Crisis rather than on President Carter himself. Nonetheless, this is still a valuable site.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carter/peopleevents/e_hostage.html

Iran-contra affair- I love this site for students (I also have it listed as one of my favorite Kid safe Search Engines). This site is colorful, informative and fun. The information I was searching for came up under the Encyclopedia link. Even though the site is mainly for students aged 8-14, it is definitely worth mentioning due to its ease of use and kid friendliness. Additional links to more facts on the Iran Contra Affair are listed.

http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/history/A0825447.html

Black Monday- the Stock Market Crash of 1987- This site gives an in-depth analysis of what caused the greatest single day crash of the Stock Market in history. It has graphs and explains terms that students might not be familiar with. Although this site is primarily dedicated to stock market information it clearly describes this event in 20^th Century History.

http://www.stock-market-crash.net/1987.htm

The Gulf War-This site is dedicated solely to the Gulf War. It contains information on why the U.S became involved in in the War, the parts played by Iraq and Kuwait, ground and air war tactics and the aftermath of the conflict.. There are also interactive maps and a discussion board. This site is good for both teachers and students to use as an overall reference on the Gulf War.

http://www.indepthinfo.com/iraq/-

September 11: Bearing Witness to History - National Museum of ...- This is the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit of photos artifacts and stories from the September 11^th attacks. When students highlight a photograph they are taken to an entire page where they are given a complete description of the photo, its historical significance, and links to other related objects. Each photo has an audio clip narrated by a Museum Collection Curator. I found myself listening to several audio clips as I browsed the site. I can see both students and teachers spending a lot of time at this site because it is just interesting. Take a look. A+

http://americanhistory.si.edu/september11/

Post-invasion Iraq, 2003–2005 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia-This site contains very useful information on the on going U.S. occupation in Iraq. There are detailed facts on the topic and highlights include accounts of Insurgency, the Capture of Saddam, Transfer of Power, Reconstruction and the Iraqi Elections. I like this site because it contains so much information on whatever your topic of interest might be. It is also constantly updated. Both teachers and students can count on this to be a reliable resource.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S.-led_occupation_of_Iraq#Military_occupation

History of the Twentieth Century- This is a fabulous comprehensive source for U.S. History in the 20^th century. The site is organized by decade, and is very thorough. There is a link to recommended sites for classrooms, as well as a list of search engines for kids, and homework help sites. I especially liked the extensive list of Parent and Teacher resources. Take time to view the Keeping Kids Safe Online link. A+
http://teachers.westport.k12.ct.us/resource/twentieth_century.htm

American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches by Rank- This site is interesting because it has the author, title, text, and audio database of 100 important speeches made during the 20^th century. There is no other information provided on this site. I found this site helpful because although I had heard of many of these speeches before, and had an idea of the general content, I had not actually viewed them in their entirety. I thought this was a neat resource for both students and teachers.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html

All About the Twentieth Century - Online Games, Information, and ...- This site is nothing but fun! Brush up on your 20th Century U.S. History by playing a variety of games. The games have different levels so that players are challenged accordingly. Take the Twentieth Century Presidents Quizzes, and 20^th Century History Quizzes. Free software is available to Teachers and Schools, with instructions on how to take advantage of this offer. Students will love this site, and teachers can use it as a fun supplemental classroom activity. A+

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_trivia_20th_century.htm

Historical Atlas of the 20th Century- Explore Twentieth Century History by using interactive maps, or search the site by Timelines in History, Events, Wars, and International Relations. This site has quite a bit of information and would be useful for someone looking to research the entire century rather than just a specific event. This would be a good site for both students and teachers.

http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/20centry.htm

U.S. Historical Documents- This is The University of Oklahoma’s College of Law website. Not only does it list 20^th century historical documents in chronological order, but all historical documents from the Pre-Colonial period to present. Students and teachers can view documents by links to eras in history or by the name of the document itself. This is a good site to visit if you just need to view a particular historical document, because it shows you the documents in the text which they were written, but does not provide any further commentary on them.

http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/