Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Duel by Anton Chekhov
This is the complete text of the novel The Duel by Anton Chekhov.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The History of Dueling in America
From a PBS special on dueling, this web page focuses on the effect that dueling had on early American history and society's acceptance of this violent custom.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Rules of Dueling
A site from PBS listing the 25 rules that were adopted internationally in 1777 (with some variations in America), as presented in the PBS special on the history of dueling. Provides insight into the value system of "gentlemen."
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Duel With Charles Dickinson
From the American Revolution Project, this account from the University of Groningen of Andrew Jackson's duel with Charles Dickinson shows why the duel brought dishonor to Jackson. Use the naigation bar to return to the American...
Digital History
Digital History: Explorations: The Duel: Aaron Burr & Alexander Hamilton
Take a close look at the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804 through photos, primary sources, and first-hand accounts,
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Duel by Joseph Conrad
This is the complete text of the novel The Duel by Joseph Conrad.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Constitution Quiz: Constitution Duel
Challenge friends to a duel! As you take this quiz you will be asked to answer 10 multiple-choice questions in this knowledge duel to defend your constitutional honor. Questions will come from categories such as the Constitution, primary...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Duel" by O Henry
This is the complete text of the short story "The Duel" by O Henry.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A Duel" by Guy De Maupassant
This is the complete text of the short story "A Duel" by Guy de Maupassant.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Duel: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson's political career (both nationally and in the state of Virginia), the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his retirement at Monticello.
Other
Lacba: Dueling Federalisms
Article examining rulings by the Supreme Court and Chief William Rehnquist over the meaning of the Tenth Amendment. The author contends that Supreme Court decisions have favored states' rights over federal rights, and cites several cases...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death
Two politicians who dueled to the death were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Go to this site to find out "why" and other answers.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Simple Formula Poem: Dueling Haikus
This writing prompt generator provides possible topics for students to write two haiku poems using opposite topics; therefore, "dueling haikus."
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Simple Formula Poem: Dueling Acrostic Poems
Students use an interactive topic generator to select a topic for writing dueling acrostic poems; two acrostic poems with opposite words.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton
A biography of Alexander Hamilton from the documentary program AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Duel, produced by PBS.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Deep Sea Duel
This strategy game requires you to select cards with a specified sum before your opponent.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Dueling Pinwheels (Geometer's Sketchpad)
An introductory look at the interactive Geometer's Sketchpad in terms of using it to explore rotations, translations, and reflections. Only a beginner's amount of skill with the program is needed. Exploration questions are given for the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.rp Dueling Candidates
Seventh graders use proportional reasoning to solve word problems regarding an election.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Alexander Hamilton
One of our original Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton was a controversial figure. This PBS site allows you to watch excerpts from a two-hour long documentary on his life and role in US history. Provides a detailed timeline that gives...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Aaron Burr Duel
Article provides information and interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, who was shot dead by Vice President Aaron Burrin one of the most significant events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Aaron Burr Jr. (1756 1836)
This university-related site presents a detailed biography of Aaron Burr. Provides insights into the conflict between him and Alexander Hamilton, whom Burr eventually killed in a duel.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Button Gwinnett
The New Georgia Encyclopedia presents information on the life of Button Gwinnett, one of three Georgia signers of the U. S. Declaration of Independence. It includes brief information on the duel that ended his life and on the great value...
Other
Mama Lisa's Poetry Page: Eugene Field
For over 100 years, Eugene Field (1850 to 1895) has been one of America's most loved children's poets. His most famous works include "Little Boy Blue", "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Duel" (The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat), which...
Digital History
Digital History: An Affair of Honor
A sitting vice-president indicted for murder? Read the story of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Vice-President Aaron Burr. Additionally, find a quick overview of some of the issues that needed to be dealt with in Jefferson's...
Other popular searches
- Alexander Hamilton Duel
- Duel Federalism
- Dueling Decimals
- Burr Duel
- Me Duel
- The Duel
- Bond Duel
- Hamilton Burr Duel
- 1804 Duel
- Contending and Miller Duel
- Crittenden and Miller Duel
- Hamilton Versus Burr Duel