History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Weapons
Following the French and Indian War the colonists needed to replenish their supply of weapons. Many things had to fall into place for they could rearm themselves.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Worldly Ways
Learn about the roles Benjamin Franklin played before, during, and after the American Revolution in furthering America's diplomatic interests.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period of American History
Comprehensive information about the colonial period of American History. Includes information about New England, colonies, government, people, The French and Indian War, and the Salem Witch Trials.
Other
The Historical Text Archive: Benito Juarez
An 1857 account written by the famous Mexican revolutionary leader, who overthrew the French puppet emperor Maximilian, about his early life.
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,...
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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...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Society After the Louisiana Purchase
Essay outlines events before and after the Louisiana Purchase from Jefferson convincing the French to cede New Orleans in 1803, to the expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Lafayette: Citizen of Two Worlds
This extentsive collection of resources, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Thomas Paine, 1737 1809
An in-depth profile of Thomas Paine and discussion of his literary works. Includes links to e-texts of his writings.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
France was in financial distress in the late 1700's. In an effort to gain riches and pay off debts the government established the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. The benefits of this measure to the nation are illustrated through a...
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Secular Humanism: Thomas Paine
The Secular Humanism site looks at Thomas Paine and his political philosophy based in deist thought.
Digital History
Digital History: Neutrality and the Jay Treaty [Pdf]
See why a war between Great Britain and France showed the vulnerablity of the new United States. Should the United States help France, after that country gave so much in the Revolutionary War, and risk the economic and military enmity of...
Digital History
Digital History: Years of Crisis
It's not surprising the United States would have challenges in its first years. Read about the problems with foreign countries, its own citizens who resisted taxes, and dealings with Native Americans.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793 1808
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793-1808" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
PBS
Pbs: Napoleon Becomes a Man of Destiny (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that explores the theme of destiny in Napoleon's life and that helps students assess the most significant factors that shaped Napoleon's early life. Has a self-reflection component in which students compare their destinies with...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Was Napoleon a Hero or Tyrant? (Lesson Plan)
In this activity, students examine comments from contemporary historians and come to their own conclusions as to whether Napoleon should be defined as a hero or a tyrant. They will explore and discuss historical viewpoints after...
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Biographies: Thomas Paine
Detailed biography of the American revolutionary writer and thinker Thomas Paine. Includes discussion of the influence of his writing on international affairs.
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King's College: Mary Wollstonecraft
King's College provides this brief biography of Mary Wollstonecraft, the author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women." Includes several links in its annotated bibliography.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Thomas Paine
Brief biography regarding Revolutionary War writer Thomas Paine.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Negotiating With the Superpowers
Read about the problems President George Washington had with foreign affairs. Both France and Great Britain ignored American sovereignty and claims of neutrality. Read about Great Britain's disregard of the Treaty of Paris which ended...
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
BBC
Bbc History: Thomas Paine
Professor John Belchem, of the University of Liverpool, writes this scholarly profile of Thomas Paine for BBC History. In it he describes the tenor and impact of Paine's writings and explains the significance of Paine's thinking on the...