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Handout
University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame: The New Netherland Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
After a fairly detailed introduction of Dutch history, this site gives in-depth information about the founding of the colony of New Netherlands and the Dutch West India Company. It discusses the political, social, and economic aspects of...
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Handout
Other

Sejarah Indonesia/ 1945 1950: The War for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline traces the struggle for Indonesian independence from the Netherlands following World War II.
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Unit Plan
Other

New York State Museum: Colonial Albany

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about life in the colonial village of Albany. Includes many resources about important structures, happenings, and people. A great resource for information on colonial America as a whole.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: Colonists

For Students 5th - 8th
Use these interactive maps to see and read about the colonization of the New World by several European nations. When you are finished looking at the maps, test your skills with the European Colonies Challenge.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The First Dutch Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Dutch colonization of the Hudson River Valley in this comprehensive essay about the Dutch in America. Pages 3-7 deal with the Dutch colonies.
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Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: Early Dutch Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Dutch colonization in America. There is mention of Peter Minuit and Peter Stuyvesant.
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Handout
Other

Guide to Thailand: History of Thailand & Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary on the history of Southeast Asia. Click on the topics in the left side navigation bar to go to other chapters in the history.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
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Article
Other

On the Trail of Our Ancestors: A Bit of Dutch History

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the Dutch Republic and the establishment and settlement of a Dutch colony in what later became the English colony of New Jersey.