"Proud To Be A New Yorker" |
Grade 7 Interdisciplinary Project Coxsackie-Athens Middle School |
Social Studies Links |
The above link will take you to the "Biography" page of the website. Please click on the other links on this site to find out other information about FDR. |
The above link will take you to Whitehouse.gov to find out information on Teddy Roosevelt. There is a great amount of interesting information I bet you do not know about our 26th President. |
This link will take you to The Theodore Roosevelt Association. It will give you an abundance of information if you click on the many other links from this initial website. |
Martin VanBuren lived in Kinderhook New York (just across the river from where we are today). Click on the link above to find out information about his personal and political life. |
Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the united States. To find out information click on the link above or click on Whitehouse.gov to learn more about this President. |
There are many famous Revolutionary War heros that came from New York. Below are only a few. If there is someone else you would like to do check with Mrs. Tator first. |
Nathanael Greene "The Man Washington Always Trusted" |
Click on the link above to find out about Nathanael Greene. You can also click on this link: The Library of Congress to find out more information. |
Fought over several days, the Battle of Saratoga was the Turning Point of the American Revolution. You can also click here TheAmericanRevolution.org for more information on this battle and many others. |
Not only the First Supreme Court Chief Justice, but also important in the Revolution for our freedom. Click on the link above to find out more about this great man. |
Click on the link above to find out more information on the fort and battles that occurred there. |
Click on the link above to find out about the battle of Stony Point and Click on this link about West Point Military Academy. |
Every village, town, and city has some historical information about how it was established and the famous people that have passed through or lived there at one time or another. Below are only a few listed places with historical value. Also, there are obviously many more forts that are of importance in New York history. You may chose something not found below, just check with Mrs. Tator before you do so. |
Click on the link above to find out the role Fort William Henry played in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. |
This fort was important in the battle for control of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley regions during the French and Indian War. Click on the link above to acquire the information you need to complete the brochure. |
Go to the link above as well as "The Grass Fort or Bayard's Hill redoubt Episode" to find out more information about this historical fort. |
Click on the above link as well as BrooklynNavalYard.org to find out information on Brooklyn Naval Yard. |
Click on the link above as well as this link: City of Kingston to find out about this very important place in New York History. |
Did you know that Buffalo is the 2nd largest populated city in New York State? Click on the link above as well as Chris Andrel's site to find out more information on the rich history of Buffalo and why it is an important city in New York State. |
Click on the link above to find out some interesting historical facts about New York City (Manhattan). Make sure you click on "Geography and Origins" as well as "NYC Trivia". |
Albany is the Capital of our great state, but long before it was the capital it was important in many ways. Click on the link above to find out the role Albany played in the French and Indian War, stratigic role during the American Revolution, and overall history of our great capital. |
While I do not encourage you to use the Wikipedia site, I do encourage you to use the list of Famous People from New York and then you can search other places for information on these people. |
New York has been home to many famous politicians. Some influential political figures have actually moved to New York State because it is a good stepping stone to getting into the White House. Below you will find a few of these people and links to finding out information about them. PLEASE DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO THE LIST BELOW! We have also provided links for you to find other influential politicians if you want to explore the many people who have influenced political history of our country. |