General US History Research 
Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History
Library of Congress
National Archives
History Detectives (PBS)
Smithsonian History Explorer
Docsteach
Mr.Betts' Videos
Mini-US History Lessons
Spanish Chapter Summaries

Colonial Period
Mariner explains how they navigated across the Atlantic
Animated Map of Explorations from 1492-1502
Native Americans and US History
Europeans Settle the North American Colonies Game
Quiz on the 13 Colonies
Name the 13 Colonies
Learn about the 13 Colonies
Learn about the 13 Colonies II
Learn about the 13 Colonies III
Flocabulary Video on the 13 Colonies
13 Colonies Jeopardy
13 Colonies Song
13 Colonies Review in 10 minutes
Mayflower Voyage and Compact
William Penn 
Anne Hutchinson (Biography)
Roger Williams (Biography)
Salem Witch Trials: Documents
Nathaniel Bacon: Hero or Traitor?
America, the Story of Us: Rebels

Revolution
Fighting the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War Changes America's Fate
Mr.Betts' French and Indian War Song
The story of Christopher Seider: 1st casualty of the Revolution
America, the Story of Us: Revolution
Mr. Betts' King George III says "Stay with me"
Mr.Betts' Common Sense
Mr.Betts' Causes of the Revolution
Battles of the Revolution Timeline, Maps, and Video
Mr.Betts' George Washington in the Revolution
Animated Revolutionary War

Creating a New Nation
Mr.Betts' Constitution
Federalists vs Anti-Federalists (Summary)
Ultimate Guide to the Presidents: 1) Washington to Monroe
Washington Administration: Overview
Adams Administration: Overview

New Nation, New Challenges
Jefferson Administration: Overview
Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) Interactive Map (Nat Geo)
Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) Interactive Map (LewisandClarkexhibit.org)
Lewis and Clark Expedition - Interactive Map & Other resources (Nussbaum)
Sacajawea: True Story
Madison Administration: Overview
Monroe Administration: Overview
John Quincy Adams Administration: Overview
Andrew Jackson Administration: Overview

Growing Nation
Documentary: The Alamo
Documentary: Mexican War
The Second Great Awakening
Mr.Betts' Manifest Destiny

Growing Division
Growing Sectionalism - summary
Donner Party and Oregon Trail (short version)

Changing Nation 
Charlie Chaplin - Factory Worker

Nation Divides
Mr.Betts' Compromise of 1850
Mr.Betts' Dred Scott Decision
Mr.Betts' John Brown
Mr.Betts' South Secedes
Mr.Betts' Emancipation Proclamation
Mr.Betts' Lincoln vs. Lee 
Mr.Betts' Lincoln Reads Mean Tweets
Everyday of the Civil War: Animated Map (5 min.)
Animated map and video of the Major Battles and Events of the Civil War