University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Treaty of Paris 1763
Visitors will find a transcript of the text of the Treaty of Paris. The beginning has a long description of the people and countries involved in the Seven Years' War. It goes on to state the terms of the peace treaty for France after...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
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...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Discover France: Place De La Bastille, Paris
This site looks at the history of the Bastille in five parts, focusing on its early history, its role in the French Revolution, and what it represents today.
Other
Musees De France: David Louis,
View the work "The Oath of Horatii" by Jacques Louis David. Learn about the features of the painting, as well as information regarding it's history and residence.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Discover France: Eiffel Tower
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Treaty of Paris
In this article you will find a brief description of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War and gave all French land in North America to England.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Evaluating the Congress
Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...
Curated OER
Discover France: Eiffel Tower
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Read Works
Read Works: A Child in Hiding
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 5th grader interviews her grandfather about his experiences hiding from Nazis in a farmhouse after escaping his home in Paris. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Dreyfus Affair Trials
This article details The Court Marial of Alfred Dreyfus. The document pieced together that September day in Paris, called "the bordereau," would launch a criminal process that would divide and convulse France for decades. The events set...
Curated OER
Discover France: Eiffel Tower
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Paris Embellished and Expanded, Date Unknown
Historical overview of Louis XIV and XV reigns in France as a comparison between an absolute monarch and an enlightened monarch. Details the varying styles of two monarchs-one oppressive to the human spirit and a counter-cultural...
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower (Print)
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower (Print)
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: First Battle of the Marne
Kids learn about the First Battle of the Marne from World War I. An early WW1 battle where the Allied Powers of France and Great Britain stopped the advancing German army from taking Paris.
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower Under Construction, April 1888
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower Under Construction, December 1888
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Eiffel Tower Completed, May 1889
A great resource with a lot of information on the Eiffel Tower, including pictures of its construction and statistics from the Tower's history.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Comte De Barras
A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...