Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Modern Civilization 1750 Present
In this course, Professor Lynn Hunt gives 12 video lectures on Modern Civilization 1750-Present. She covers a broad, historical study of major elements in Western heritage from the world of the Greeks to that of the 20th century.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World His: Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism
Comprehensive unit covering 19th Century Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, and Imperialism. Multi-media resources, assignments, activities and assessment.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism
Collection of primary sources that supports study of imperialism. Sources include contemporary narrative accounts, letters, memoirs, songs, newspaper reports, and a variety of legal, cultural, philosophical, religious, and scientific...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Modernization, Unification & Imperialism (1850 1914)
Study the modernization of Europe, the unification of Germany and Italy, and the New Imperialism in Africa and Asia with these resources. Find videos, lessons, and PowerPoint presentations.
Other
Alexander palace.org: Russian History Websites
Nice collection of online "books" and virtual exhibits about various Russian tsars, their palaces, and life during the height of imperial era to the final days of tsars. Includes an up-close look at Anastasia, a collection of letters...
Other
Bucknell University: A Chronology of Russian History
An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Spanish American War
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Spanish-American War is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 7: 1890 1945 Imperialism: Debates
This practice exercise from Khan Academy covers Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The imperialism debates are reviewed in this resource. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: European Imperialism: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
Access university-level course materials compiled for course on European imperialism.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On Colonies and Colonization
British economic philosopher John Stuart Mill's article from the Fordham University dealing with the economical benefits of colonization in other countries. This writing illustrates not only arguments in favor of imperialism, but also...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: John Hobson Imperialism 1902
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides John A. Hobson's critique of Imperialism, from an economic point of view.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: America 1900
Find fun historical facts from events over the course of the year 1900.
Other
Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
Other
The Latin Library: Imperialisms, Ancient and Modern
A course description of imperialism, including ancient and modern empires. Links to articles and maps.
Other
The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...
Other
Alexander Palace Time Machine
Great resource for history teachers! Website has a lot of information about the Romanov Tsar Alexander's palace, along with an archive of historical diaries and letters. Good resource for studying Russian history. Many pages are...
Other
British Empire: Rudyard Kipling
Biography of author Rudyard Kipling which references his views on British colonial rule across the world.
Other
Stephen Luscombe: British Empire: Nineteenth Century Timeline
A timeline of the British Empire during the nineteenth century. Includes events related to empire building, to Britain itself, and to the world, as well as important advances in art and in science.
Other
Modern World History: Motives for Imperialism
Why would countries go to extremes to control another country? Examine the 5 main motives for imperialism. Also view primary sources including sketches, maps, advertisements, and photographs and answer related discussion questions.
Other
Modern World History: Introduction: What Is Imperialism?
Beginning with a discussion of the fictional Star Wars Empire, this section of the textbook explains what imperialism is, its historical contexts, the different forms it can take, and the importance of studying it so that we learn from...
Other
Fresno Unified School District: The Age of Imperialism
This article defines imperialism and discusses its effects. Includes a map showing partition in Africa. Additional links provide even more helpful information.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke: Extent of Colonialism
A chart of statistics concerning European colonialism towards the end of the imperialist era.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ks3 History Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart presenting twenty questions about specific facts relating to the growth of the British Empire, particularly in the nineteenth century.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Colonialism
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students identify the Impacts of Colonialism - to include social, economic and political legacies and how these led to civil wars, dictators, and corrupt governments. Students grasp the complexity of...