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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington's Background and Experience

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tested his mettle fighting with the British in the French and Indian War. Read about his exploits and why they helped prepare him for later glory.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Treaty of Paris (1763) and Its Impact

For Students 5th - 8th
Find out about the terms of the Treaty of Paris, 1763, which brought an end to the French and Indian War. See how Spain fit into the treaty and read about the colonists' views of the British soldiers at the end of the war.
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Diplomatic Challenges in an Age of European War

For Students 5th - 8th
Both the British and French challenged American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas. Read about the solution favored by Thomas Jefferson, but despised by the American shippers. See why this a cause of the War of 1812, along with...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: America's Place in the Global Struggle

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The British Move South

For Students 9th - 10th
With the French now involved, the British stepped up their efforts in the southern colonies since they felt that most Southerners were Loyalists. A campaign began in late 1778, with the capture of Savannah, Georgia. Shortly thereafter,...
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PPT
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Vietnam War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A presentation covering the history of the Vietnam War beginning with the war for independence from France when it was a French colony. Covers the Geneva Accord and the war between the North and the South and how America became involved....
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eBook
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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Other

Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: France Allied With Colonies (1778)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Welcome to Valley Forge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Washington and his men had to endure six months of harsh winter in their encampment at Valley Forge. Use this site to learn about what they had to deal with and who was there.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Gouverneur Morris 1752 1816

For Students 9th - 10th
Of French and English descent, Morris was born at Morrisania estate, in Westchester (present Bronx) County, NY, in 1752. His family was wealthy and enjoyed a long record of public service. His elder half-brother, Lewis, signed the...
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Alliance With France (1778)

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn the history of the 1778 U.S. defensive Treaty of Alliance with France, view images of the document, read a transcript, or download a printer-friendly version.
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PBS

Pbs: Liberty!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Negotiating With the Superpowers

For Students 5th - 8th
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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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Royal Proclamation of 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.
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Other

Vietnamese Culture: Vietnamese History

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on "Vietnam's History in Brief" to get a timeline of important events in the country's history. For more depth, click on the individual topics to learn about everything from Vietnam's early history through to the Vietnam War.
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Other

The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: 1750 1900 Enlightenment and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
We have none from this URL but there are some among embedded videos, although not all. For example, we have the two on Haitian Revolution and some on Napoleon. But I couldn't find those on imperialism.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Adams Presidency

For Students 5th - 8th
John Adams faced opposition within his own administration. See who caused him problems at home, and read about the deteriorating relationship with France.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington: Growing Up in Colonial Virginia

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington was shaped by early adversity. Read a brief description of his early life up to the cusp of the beginning of his military career.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colonial Africa, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Africa shortly after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. These European and independent boundaries include Algeria and the Saharan Sphere of French Influence,...