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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Neutrality Proclamation of 1793

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 that prevented the risk of military engagement with either Britain or France.
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Other

Franco American Women's Institute: Madeleine De Vercheres

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an account of Madeleine de Vercheres' actions when her fort was attacked by the Iroquois in New France in 1692. She was fourteen years old at the time.
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Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: A Tea Party That Changed History

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay discussing how Frances Perkins was involved in passage of the Social Security Act. Also contains a link to a speech given by Perkins to SSA employees.
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Primary
This Nation

This Nation: Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by George Washington in April, 1793, showing his effort to keep his new nation safe from unhealthy alliances.
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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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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The Seven Years' War

For Students 5th - 8th
This website gives a brief account of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) up to the Fall of Quebec.
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: French Canada Mix and Match Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
This game is great for students if they want to take a break, and you don't want them to get too off topic!
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Crossroads of Culture: Traditional Medicine of Immigrants

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is only text, so should be used as a source for homework or projects, rather than as an interactive site. Great concise info for younger students who don't need extremely in depth text.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Pierre De La Verendrye: Canadian Inland Explorer

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life of La Verendrye is profiled. He was a Canadian soldier and explorer who traveled farther west than any previous European explorer had. This is a brief concise text.
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Curated OER

New York Philharmonic: Kid Zone! Images: Eiffel Tower

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon illustration of the Eiffel Tower.
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Other

Early 16th European History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site breaks down the history of Europe by year between 1525-1558. It discusses the political maneuverings of the period, the social conditions, and the conflicts that arose with religious and political disputes.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of July 18th 2016: 5 Things to Know About Mike Pence

For Students 9th - 10th
Donald Trump is expected to choose Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, a source confirmed to NPR. Trump had planned to make an official announcement Friday morning in New York, but the candidate tweeted late Thursday that he...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North American Colonies, 1643

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the North American Colonies in 1643 at the establishment of the New England Confederation. The map is color-coded to show the territorial claims of the British, French, Dutch, and Swedish at the time, and shows the British...
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Curated OER

Etc: Claims of Various European Countries to the Us, 1643 1655

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...
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Curated OER

Metacom (King Philip)

For Students 9th - 10th
Five documents representing the full range of Indian-European antagonisms, struggles for power, and outright warfare among the Spanish, Pueblo, Wampanoag, English, and French in New Spain, New France, New Mexico, and New England.
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Curated OER

Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Father of New France provides pictures, statues and maps. Provides a brief history of Champlain and the contributions that he made to the exploration of the New World.
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Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Father of New France provides pictures, statues and maps. Provides a brief history of Champlain and the contributions that he made to the exploration of the New World.
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Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Father of New France provides pictures, statues and maps. Provides a brief history of Champlain and the contributions that he made to the exploration of the New World.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Mississippi River Route of Hennepin, 1697

For Students 9th - 10th
A facsimile of a portion of the map created in 1697 describing the exploration and discoveries of Father Louis Hennepin in New France and Along the Mississippi. The map shows the region from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico along...
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Curated OER

Slideshow

For Students 9th - 10th
Three documents reflecting official views of how to rule and regulate a successful colony in New France, Jamaica, and the Spanish Indies.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
Samuel de Champlain, "The Father of New France", was a French navigator, geographer, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier, explorer, ethnologist, diplomat, chronicler, and the founder of Quebec City on July 3, 1608, of which he was the...
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the struggle Franklin D. Roosevelt had in trying to get the Fair Labor Standards Act passed. With public support, he continued to push the ideas presented in the law until it finally was enacted into law.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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Other

Press Display Real Newspapers on Your Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
PressDisplay offers image captures of entire newspapers from 40 different countries. Select a country, then a newspaper, and view the entire contents of that newspaper online.

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