Alaska People and History
This section contains biographies and descriptions of historical events in Alaska.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Biography
Description: Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaska Native civil rights leader who fought to end discrimination against Indigenous people in Alaska. In 1945, she gave a powerful speech that helped persuade lawmakers to pass the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, one of the first civil rights laws in the United States. Her courage and leadership made her an important figure in the fight for equality.
Profiles of America's Land Acquisitions - Online
Description: This comprehensive section includes profiles of twelve American land acquisitions or occupations including the Louisiana Purchase, Adams-Onis Treaty, Mexican-American war acquisitions, Alaska Purchase, Hawaii annexation, and many others.
Profiles of America's Land Acquisitions Scavenger Hunt
Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the Profiles of America's Land Acquisition Section
Profiles of America's Land Acquisitions Digital Scavenger Hunt - Online
Description: This activity requires students to use the interactive map to find the answers to the scavenger hunt questions. It gives immediate feedback.
Growth of a Nation - Alaska Purchase
Description: This page describes "Seward's Folly" - the Alaska Purchase.
Inuit Online Scavenger Hunt
Description: This scavenger hunt includes a reading passage on the Inuit. It has eight questions and gives immediate feedback.
