Curated OER
Honor and Passion for Glory: George Washington in the Ohio Valley
Learners examine George Washington's life as a young British colonial officer during the French and Indian War.
Curated OER
Battle of the Bulge
Students identify the date and location of the Battle of the Bulge and the sides battling in it and who the military leaders were. They identify what each side did in the battle, who the victor was, and the condition each side was in...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
Other
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
BBC
Bbc News: Mauritania Strongman Steps Forward
A look at the personal and political background of Mauritania's new military leader, General Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz. Links to related Mauritania topics are included in the article as well. (August 14, 2008)
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.