Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Islamic History Sourcebook: Death of General Gordon
Written from a contemporary historical perspective from the era of imperialism, this site offers a brief overview of the events of the British defeat at Khartoum in 1885. Includes some quotations from General Gordon's personal diary, and...
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum
Cprr History Museum: Eastward to Promontory
This site from the Central Pacific Railroad provides an extensive and comprehensive article about surveying the route for the railroad, the problems with construction, and the men behind the idea of the railroad. Hyperlinks to additional...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Marco Polo Travels in China
Good overview of Marco Polo and his travels in China.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Rush of Immigrants
Read about the new wave of immigrants who came to America in the late 19th century. See differences between these groups of immigrants and those who came earlier. Find out where immigrants settled, and read about those who did not...
Other
Modern World History: Early Modern Empires (1500 1800)
The roots of globalization began in the 15th century as modern empires began to thrive through trade. Asia was at its strongest during this time period, while Europe lagged behind until the discovery of America and an ocean route to Asia...
Harp Week
Harp Week Explore History: Chester A. Arthur
This biography of Chester A. Arthur concentrates on his time as Collector of the New York Customhouse, and despite his use of the patronage system, when he became president, he became a civil service reformer.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Mining Boom
The allure of getting rich quick by finding gold or silver was just a dream for most prospectors. Read about the gold and silver rushes that usually ended up enriching the mining industry, not the miner. Find out about the make-up of the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Gold in California
The gold rush in California accelerated the western migration of thousands of young American men, who streamed into California to find riches. See who else arrived in California and find out what they did. In addition, there is a map...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Confucianism
This site from Britannica.com contains a lengthy discussion of Confucianism, Confucius, and the ideas behind the philosophy/religion and its influence on Chinese history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Silk Road for Kids
History Questions: The Silk Road Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Angel Island Poetry
Excellent site from the University of Illinois that provides the themes and the poetry of Asian detainees held on Angel Island. Site also includes an Asian American History Timeline, text of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, Angel Island...
Other
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
The Angel Island Foundation provides a history of the Immigration Station that was in operation from 1910 to 1940. Find information on the journey across the Pacific and conditions upon arriving at the Station.
Other
China Daily: China Culture: Astronomy and Geography
Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.
Stanford University
Stanford Magazine: Angel Island: Breaking the Silence
This article is about Katherine Toy, who is in charge of restoring the barracks at Angel Island. This story also discusses the plight of Chinese immigrants once they reach American shores and their poetry written on the walls of the...
US National Archives
Herbert Hoover Library: The Eagle and the Dragon
Learn about the history of China: their beliefs, arts, philosophies, medicine, and political evolution.
Other
State of California: Immigration Station Angel Island
Memories of Angel Island immigration station are sometimes bittersweet as the Station was designed to "Exclude new arrivals." Site provides the interesting history of this immigration station of the West.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The Art of Asia: Architecture
View the architecture and understand the history and importance of a reception hall, scholar's library and study, audience hall, and a teahouse.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
Other
E Beijing
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
Other
The Palace Museum: Eternal Kindness: An Exhibition of Pottery Figurines
These cultural relics span over 1,400 years (from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty) and reflect various aspects of life in ancient China.
Harvard University
Harvard University Library: Open Collections: Immigration to the u.s.,1789 1930
Find books, pamphlets, photographs, maps, and manuscripts about immigration to the United States, principally nineteenth-century immigration. With a timeline of key dates in U.S. immigration history and a browsable list of search themes...
Globio
Glossopedia: China
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
Other
Mandarin Daily News for Kids
The Mandarin Daily News is a well-established children's newspaper published in Taiwan for elementary and middle level students and their teachers and parents. The site includes world and local news stories, as well as news on topics of...
Other
Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking: Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking, and learn about the history of writing in ancient civilizations, the invention of paper, the spread to Europe, the impact it had, how paper is made, the evolution of...
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