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Hamilton and Burr: Compare and contrast: In Where English and history meet: A collaboration guide, page 2; This lesson plan compares Alexander Hamilton, the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, and Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson’s Vice President. The lesson plan uses the duel between the two (at which Hamilton was fatally wounded) as an opportunity to contrast two early political leaders that have stark similarities as well as definite differences.; Format: article (grade 11 Social Studies); By Karen Cobb Carroll, Ph.D., and NBCT.

Where English and history meet: A collaboration guide: Strategically plan a collaborative unit and learn how to overcome those everyday obstacles that prevent success. This guide is accompanied by four lesson plans to help you put collaboration into practice.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States: George Washington, who presided over the convention, stands on the dais. The central figures of the portrait are Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and James Madison.; Format: image/painting

The United States in the 1790s: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 1.3; The new national government began in unity, with George Washington's election to the presidency. But divisions within Washington's government, between Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, led to the creation of the nation's first political parties.; Format: article

Election 2008: Educational resources to help students and teachers understand the 2008 elections.; Format: (multiple pages)

The Federalist Papers: No. 68. The mode of electing the president: In Election 2008, page 4.5; In this essay, written as a letter to the New York Packet in 1788, Alexander Hamilton argues for the method of electing the President spelled out in the original United States Constitution.; Format: letter

Political parties in the United States, 1788–1840: Timeline and explanation of the development of political parties in the early national period. Includes a sidebar about parties in North Carolina.; Format: article

Paving the road to the Constitution: Students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as related to the United States and North Carolina. Students will be able to demonstrate an argument for or against ratification of the United States Constitution.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Kim Bennett.

North Carolinians debate secession: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 1.4; Quotations from North Carolinians supporting and opposing secession in 1860–61. Includes historical commentary.; Format: document; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

Does my vote count? Teaching the electoral college: In Election 2008, page 4.4; Students will learn about the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They will then convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); By David Walbert.

Does my vote count? Understanding the electoral college: In Election 2008, page 4.1; This tutorial for students explains how the electoral college works, the origins and development of the electoral college as some controversial elections, and how much any one vote actually "weighs" in an election. Readings and activities are included.; Format: tutorial; By David Walbert.

Whigs and Democrats: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 11.1; After the War of 1812, the two-party system of Federalists and Democratic-Republicans collapsed, and an era of one-party rule was known as the Era of Good Feelings. But new conflicts arose over the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the Second Bank of the United States, and tariffs, and two new parties, the Whigs and the Democrats, emerged. In North Carolina, the Whigs gained power in the 1830s and began a period of reform.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

The Constitution of the United States: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 6.4; An original print copy of the Constitution, 1787. Page 2 of 2 of the original printed Constitution. We...; Format: constitution

Resources on the web

Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America: Learn about the life of Alexander Hamilton from his birth on the island of Nevis to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Find primary source documents, a timeline, and an image gallery of Hamilton's peers. Top it off with a quiz! (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: New York Historical Society

The Duel: Tells the story of the famous duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and details the history of dueling and an outline of the official rules of dueling and points of honor. There is also in-depth information about Aaron Burr's Conspiracy of Treason and... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: PBS

The Federalist Papers: Contains the original text of the Federalist Papers, also known as The Federalist. This is a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison between October 1787 and May 1788. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Library of Congress

Working in Paterson: Occupational Heritage in an Urban Setting: This site documents the growth of the town of Paterson, New Jersey and its role as a leader in manufacturing in the United States. This collection provides information on how the growth of manufacturing in the area has played a role in the lives of the people... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Library of Congress