Visit - National Museum of American History
WEBExplore the history of the nation at the National Museum of American History on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The museum is open every day, except December 25, and admission is free.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
WEBPractice taking the civics test for naturalization with this interactive online tool from the National Museum of American History and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You can choose from 100 questions and answer aloud.
Education - National Museum of American History
WEBPlease check back here as we update our classroom resources page with additional educational materials! Becoming US. Case studies and lesson plans for secondary teachers and students to support United States history curricula and teach a more accurate and inclusive migration and immigration narrative.
What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History
WEBLearn about the history, characteristics, and styles of jazz, a kind of music that originated in the United States and values improvisation and individual expression. Explore the role of New Orleans, the evolution of jazz, and the global influence of this American art form.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
WEBLearn about U.S. history and government and practice for the 2008 U.S. Naturalization Test with this interactive online resource. It features videos, activities, and artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Separate Is Not Equal - Brown v. Board of Education
WEBThe Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 ended constitutional sanctions for segregation by race in education and other public facilities. The case was the result of a long and courageous struggle by African Americans and their allies for civil rights and equal opportunity.
Covered wagons and the American frontier
WEBOct 23, 2012 · Learn about the history and features of Conestoga wagons, the freight haulers of the eastern frontier, and prairie schooners, the family wagons of the western trails. See a Conestoga wagon on display at the museum and watch a …
EveryBody - National Museum of American History
WEBThe EveryBody online exhibition is an introduction to the history of disability in America, covering politics, relationships, work, technology, health and more. Just as language about disability has changed (with movement away from stigmatizing terms such as crippled, handicapped, or invalid), so has understanding of it, with civil rights ...
8 ways in which the Americans with Disabilities Act changed …
WEBThe ADA, signed in 1990, was a landmark law that protected the rights of people with disabilities in various areas of society. It ended discrimination, improved accessibility, and challenged old prejudices. Learn how it changed the way America viewed and treated people with disabilities.
The impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on Native Americans
WEBThe web page explores how the Transcontinental Railroad undermined the sovereignty and survival of Indigenous nations and cultures in the 1800s. It examines the different roles and responses of various Native groups, the colonial and imperial processes involved, and the military violence and resistance that ensued.