Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Thomas Jefferson
Arguably one of the most accomplished American in history, this brief biography features Thomas Jefferson and his written contributions to American literature. Click "Thomas Jefferson Activities" for related materials.
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Music History Online: Music of the 19th Century
Learn about the various styles of music from the 19th century. From romanticism to nationalism, this website goes into detail about the history of 19th century music.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Jacksonian Democracy?
The purpose of this primary source set is to weigh both sides of the argument and decide whether Jackson's presidency was a time of democracy, a time of rising nationalism or a combination of the two.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Thomas W. Dorr, an Address to the People of Rhode Island, 1834
An 1834 speech that calls citizens to rise up against anti-democratic values in Rhode Island including property requirement to vote.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Henry David Thoreau, Excerpts From "Economy," Ch. 1 of Walden, 1854
A chapter from Walden that critiques and challenges the new market economy of the nineteenth century.
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Dickinson College: Giuseppe Mazzini
Dickinson College provides a biography of Italian nationalist, Giuseppe Mazzini, and also gives a description of his establishment of "Young Italy." Nationalist ideas of this type were not limited to Italy, but were developing across the...
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Irkutsk: Decembrists in Irkutsk
Describes the lives of Russian radicals after being condemned in 1825 for participating in a failed revolutionary attempt.
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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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about Australia. There are pictures of things in Australia that are famous icons which could serve as a useful starting point for a discussion about national identity and stereotypes.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Lamar and the Rise of Texas Nationalism
The pride Texans feel about their state "can be traced to roots in the Republic of Texas era." Read about this era and the president who wanted Texas to stand alone and not become part of the U.S., and check out a map and other primary...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Susanna Rowson
American Passages presents a brief biography of Susanna Rowson, accomplished author and actress of the nineteenth century. Click on "Susanna Rowson Activities" for related materials.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The People's Petition
Fordham University provides the text of a British petition given to the Parliament asking that radical reforms be made.
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The Historical Text: Mexico's 19th Century Crisis
This history survey examines the issues that faced Colonial Mexico (New Spain), a vast territory characterized by a stable and responsive government, a wealthy and balanced economy, and a multiracial society that enjoyed considerable...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Immigration and Citizenship in the United States, 1865 1924
Learning module looks at the role immigrarion has played in forming American national identity and ideals and how have Americans understood and debated the social impact of immigration. Primary source documents and questions for...
Columbia University
Edward Wilmot Blyden
The life and work of E.W. Blyden (1832-1912 CE), one of the main leaders in the Pan-Africanism movement in Africa.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide, Period Four: 1800 1848
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learning module with comprehensive, multi-media resources for Advanced Placement U.S. History, 1800-1848. Topic covers changes associated with the emergence of democracy, advances in technology and...
Georgetown University
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies: Who Are the Arabs?
In an effort to dispel myths and counter stereotypical images of Arabs, this downloadable PDF file explains the richness of and diversity in Arab societies, including Arab communities in America. The document also offers ideas for...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Challenges and Prospects for African Women's Movement
This is a site that describes African women moving away form the traditional roles in society and shaping the political and social culture in all areas of Africa.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Evangelicalism as a Social Movement
Resource in which the author helps us understand Evangelicalism as a religious movement as well as a social movement that ultimately helped transfom American society. Links to online resources.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Living the Revolution: 1789 1820: Equality
Primary source documents on equality provides a look into various perspectives surrounding the discussion on rights for slaves, African Americans, women and equality in general between 1789-1920. Includes questions for discussion,...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Chinese Experience in 19th Century America
Extensive multi-instructional activity teaching unit focuses on the Chinese immigrant experience in the late 19th century.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pierre Trudeau
Offers a detailed biography of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and what he accomplished throughout his life.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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New American Nation: Internationalism and Interwar Isolationism
This essay by two foreign policy scholars gives background to the concept that the United States did not really become isolationist after World War I.
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