BBC
Bbc Earth: The 25 Biggest Turning Points in Earth's History
From the birth of a planet to the evolution of the human race, interactive details the 25 biggest milestones that shaped Earth's history
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: The Coal Strike of 1902: Turning Point in u.s. Policy
Read about the background of coal miners and coal mine operators prior to the coal strike in 1902. Find out the significant role of the federal government in bringing the strike to an end.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Turning Points in Wisconsin History: Iron Brigade, Old Abe and Military Affairs
A treasure trove of articles, artifacts, and books dealing with Wisconsin soldiers in the Civil War. Included is a picture of a feather from Old Abe, the bald eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Many...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Turning Points in the Civil War
Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.
A&E Television
History.com: Greensboro Sit Ins
The Greensboro Sit-In was a critical turning point in Black history and American history, bringing the fight for civil rights to the national stage. Its use of nonviolence inspired the Freedom Riders and others to take up the cause of...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Civil War in 1863: The Decisive Year
A detailed account of the turning point in the Civil War in 1863 after the victories of three significant battles including Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Links to further reading on Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art
At the companion website for the BBC series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," hosted by Columbia University professor Simon Schama, find insightful analysis of eight artistic masterworks, each of which represents a turning point in history....
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
BBC
Bbc: History: The American War of Independence
This account of the American War of Independence looks at the war objectively, acknowledging that it was, in fact, both a civil war and a world war. The author begins with the prelude to the war, discusses the theater of war and the...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Turning Points in Wisconsin History: Effigy Mounds Culture
A good description of the life of the Woodland Moundbuilding culture in what is now Wisconsin. Learn about the effigy mounds built by these Native Americans, and access primary source manuscripts of writers trying to figure out these...
BBC
Bbc History: Archaeology: Napoleon's Lost Army: The Soldiers Who Fell
The captivating story of the recent find of a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania, that holds the remains of Napoleon's Lost Army. Site recounts the Russian withdrawal disaster of 1812.
A&E Television
History.com: Revolutionary War Timeline
The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Battle of Saratoga
The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...
Other
Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at the Mona Lisa
A closer look at the Mona Lisa: Forget the cliche and look at the painting. In the early 16th century, Mona Lisa represented a turning point in the history of portraiture. Leonardo da Vinci linked the monumentality of a figure before a...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Washington at Valley Forge
The time spent at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 by the Continental Army was a turning point. Read first-hand about the terrible conditions at this winter encampment, but also see how the winter break in fighting helped make the army...
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Crossing the Delaware
Kids learn about the Crossing of the Delaware which was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned?
Other
Sua pesquisa.com: Historia Geral
An introduction to important events in the history of our civilization from pre-historical times to recent milestones and turning points in human civilization.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Remembering D Day 70 Years Later
The D-Day invasion was a major turning point in WWII. Using primary sources such as oral histories, diaries, and memoirs, students can understand the uncertainty and hope that surrounded this time period.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Hungary and Suez Crisis
This site from the University of Groningen summarizes political turning points of 1956, giving detail on the Soviet and American political desires shown in their responses to Israel's attack of Egypt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: United States in Wwi
Kids learn about the United States in World War I. The U.S. began neutral but was pulled into the war by the Germans. The influx of fresh troops and resources turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Jessica Lee, Did Immigrants Cheer a National Tragedy? Rumors Become Policy
This article focuses on immigrants and their reactions to national tragedy such as the assassination of President McKinley in 1901 and the rumored reaction of immigrants in New Jersey after the 9/11 attack. The point is that rumors can...
Curated OER
George Washington
This account of the American War of Independence looks at the war objectively, acknowledging that it was, in fact, both a civil war and a world war. The author begins with the prelude to the war, discusses the theater of war and the...