World History

History of African Americans in the Civil War
Includes participants, historical overview, and Medal of Honor Winners.
www.itd.nps.gov/

History of the Virgin Islands
The first residents of the present U.S.V.I were the Carib. In 1493, Christopher Columbus while searching for a route to India.
www.vinow.com/

105th US Colored Troops
Primary records of the 105th. U.S. Colored Troops
www.awod.com/

US Civil War: Internet Modern History Sourcebook
Links to primary sources available on-line.
www.fordham.edu/

US Airways history dates to 1930s
[CNN]
cnn.com/

National Center for History in the Schools US History Standards
The standards are both online and in print form.
www.sscnet.ucla.edu/

73rd US Colored Troops
History of this first black regiment to be mustered into the Army of the United States
www.siteone.com/

National Book Award Classics: The Sea Around Us
Profile of author Carson and her 1951 book.
www.nationalbook.org/

IMDb: The Sea Around Us (1952)
Information about the award-winning film documentary based on Carson's book.
www.imdb.com/

US Chess History
Articles by the US Chess Hall of Fame about the history of chess in the United States.
www.excaliburelectronics.com/