I have been using content from Digital History for the past four or five years. The site is full of primary source materials. Every time I visit the site, I find something new that can be used in my classroom.
This morning I found this transcription of an Eighth Grade test from 1895 (I think I may give this as a joke/reality check early in the year):
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/quizzes/8thgrade_test.cfm
Among my favorite resources contained on the site is this handout called "Toward Revolution". Students find the information clear and helpful - every year it leads to incredible discussions and a natural path of inquiry to find out more.
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/us6.cfm
While you should browse the site on your own, one last stop I will point out are the every-increasing collection of eXplorations. These are self-contained, educator developed lessons about American history ranging from Columbus through Vietnam War:
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/learning_history/
Enjoy! Let me know what you end up using in the comments below!
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