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The Gold Rush: Gold Country
A great look at the people who made money providing services for the miners in the California Gold Rush.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Thomas Green (1814 1864)
A short biography of Thomas Green, who was active in politics and in the military in Texas.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Nicolas Perrot
Nicolas Perrot arrived in Wisconsin in the 1600s as a fur trader and an explorer, claiming much of the land for France. He established trading posts along the Mississippi and strengthened the French position against the Iroquois. A link...
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Comanche Lodge: Quanah Parker
This biography of famous Texan, Quanah Parker, tells the story of his life and the impact he made in Texas history.
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Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Quanah Parker
A brief biography of Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, a notable Native American leader in Texas history.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alabama Biographies of the 20th Century
In this lesson, students will recognize and examine the lives of Alabamians who have impacted the lives of others and the history of the state with their notable contributions during the first half and last half of the twentieth century....
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Le Moyne Brothers
Originally natives of Montreal, New France, four Le Moyne brothers are credited for the discovery and colonization of Alabama, as presented in this resource.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Thomas Bibb (Governor 1820 21)
A biography of Thomas Bibb, with background about his family's history in Virginia and Georgia.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: James Adair
Author of the southeastern Native Americans in the eighteenth century and deerskin tradesman in the same region, James Adair is featured in this brief biography.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: William Wyatt Bibb
Brief summary of William Wyatt Bibb's political career, both in Georgia and Alabama
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Architect of the Capitol: Kamehameha I
Learn biographical information about King Kamehameha I along with details of the statue sculpted by artist Thomas R. Gould depicting Kamehameha in his regal garb.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Helen Keller
The infamous Alabama native Helen Keller is featured in this brief biography highlighting her early years which led to her fame as well as her later years as an activist on many issues.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Elias Durnford
Elias Durnford is recognized in this brief biography who achieved many things, one of which being the establishment of the British West Florida.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is featured in this brief biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon
Martha Black was an adventurous woman who left a comfortable life in Chicago to live in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. She became the second female Member of Parliament in Canada. This site describes the making of a television...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Benjamin Hawkins
Benjamin Hawkins is featured in this brief biography highlighting his work on behalf of the U.S. government in working with the Southeastern Indians from 1796-1816.
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History of Central Park, New York
Use this site to learn the history of famous Central Park. Discover how it was built, the people that visit it, and the park today.
Stanford University
Beyond the Bubble: Lange's Iconic Photograph
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Resettlement Administration was one of President Franklin Roosevelt's agencies that helped people from the Dust Bowl. This agency hired photographer Dorothea Lange to take pictures that would build...
BBC
Bbc: The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years' War was fought between 1337-1453 between England and France. The war had many brief pauses where a treaty led to a short-lived peace until one side broke the pact and war resumed. This in-depth analysis covers the...
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Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Who Am I?
'Who Am I?' is an interactive quiz game that presents questions about people who were famous in Milwaukee between 1914 and 1945.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Emily Carr
Not only was Emily Carr one of British Columbia's most recognized Artists but was recognized Nationally as well. The site discloses information about her life and her impact on Canadian life.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Review Quiz Over the 1920's
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has fifteen quiz questions on the culture, famous people and events of the 1920's.
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E Beijing
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...