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Nagoya University (Japan)

Nagoya University: British Authors on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: African Voices: History

For Students 6th - 8th
Trace Africa's history from the earliest humans to modern times using this thematic timeline. Learn about African trade, religion, empires, and technology. Vibrant pictures are included for each time period showcasing the African culture.
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Other

Universidad De Chile: La America Espanola Colonial

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the colonial period in South America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Provides information about the governmental structure during the colonial period, the economy, and the problems of the times. Gives some...
Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: English in Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bibliomania site surveys the literary history of the English in colonial Virginia. Includes analysis of the work of Captain John Smith, William Strachey, and George Sandys. Links to other notes about early American literature.
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Other

Religious Tolerance in Colonial America

For Students 4th - 8th
Religious tolerance was an important but often misunderstood contribution of the colonial era. Tolerance developed only after time. Groups such as the Pilgrims and Puritans who left Europe to escape religious persecution often were...
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Other

Central Washington University: Costume History

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on the history of costumes and fashion from Egyptian times to the 1990s. Thumbnail links may no longer work as this is an older site. However, the 'Fads in Fashion Slides' page has many large images organized by time periods....
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: African History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in the history of Africa as it went through the colonial rule to reach independence.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Mexico's Colonial Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.
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Other

Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Guaman Poma and the First New Chronicle and Good Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This letter written by Guaman Poma is the most famous manuscript from South America dated to this time period in part because it is so comprehensive and long, but also because of its many illustrations. View pictures of the illustrations...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Townshend Acts and Committees of Correspondence

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Townshend Acts and Committees of Correspondence during American colonial times.
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary: Heading to War

For Students 3rd - 7th
This general overview of the events leading to the American Revolution includes images from the time period.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Within These Walls

For Students 9th - 10th
Two hundred years' worth of American history all in one house. Learn what a close examination of a single-family dwelling can tell us about what life was like during five different periods of American history: the colonial era, the...
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Other

America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
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Other

Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pre Colonial Africa, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Africa showing the continent prior to the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Pre Colonial Africa, 1885

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the African continent prior to the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial borders at the start of the...
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Other

Civics Online: Map of the 13 Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful map depicts the original thirteen colonies as well as the rest of the eastern part of America, showing the owners of the land at that time.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Past Into the Future: Main Exhibits

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Informative website focussing on American history from the Colonial period to present-day. Many on-line exhibits include timelines, photographs and famous quotes.
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Curated OER

Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
Graphic
Curated OER

Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Making Rules

For Students 5th - 8th
Follow the incremental process that the colonial leaders took over a ten-year period of time making new rules that would finally result in independence from Great Britain. See how many of them really didn't plan on independence, but that...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kipsigis

For Students 9th - 10th
Kipsigis are the southernmost and most populous of the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. The term "Kalenjin" (lit. "I say to you") was coined in radio broadcasts and at political rallies during the late colonial period, at a time when political...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Africa Before the Berlin Conference, 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting map of Africa showing the continent before the Berlin Conference of 1885, when the most powerful countries in Europe at the time convened to make their territorial claims on Africa and establish their colonial...