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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1884 Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign of 1884 was filled with scandals and recriminations from both parties. Read about the conventions that selected presidential candidates and read about the campaigns and election.
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Other

Expansion in the Pacific: Footholds in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
Good description of 19th century Hawaiian history and its annexation by the U.S., with links to related maps, pictures, and treaties.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 22/24. Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A professional profile of President Grover Cleveland. Note Cleveland's domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and what was going on in the nation during his administrations.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hawaiian Annexation

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the annexation of Hawaii and how it was an on-and-off-and-on policy. See the influence of the American planters in the governmental workings of the Hawaiian monarchy.