Replication of a speech/document delivered by Richard Olney outlining a conflict between Britain and Venezuela regarding British Guiana, which extended the purview of the Monroe Doctrine.

Written by Grover Cleveland, this paper presents the U.S. position for involvement in the affairs of Cuba.

A record of statistics for modern-day Ghana, up to 1998. The history section near the end provides a brief, but informative look at British control of Ghana.

A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.

Brief biography of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885 CE) from the BBC (British Broadcasting Cooperation). Archived.

This article, provided for by AsiaTour, gives a very detailed discussion of the history of Burma.

Read a brief biography of Robert Clive, a leader largely responsible for the conquest of India for the British East India Company.

A concise definition of jade along with a comparison of nephrite and jadeite.

This commercial site gives information about garnet, including some of the varieties and where they are found. It also has pictures.

Brief biographical information on Dr. David Livingstone.

This site provides a discussion of the fall of Nawab Siraj-Ud Daulah to the British.

Good description of 19th century Hawaiian history and its annexation by the U.S., with links to related maps, pictures, and treaties.

This site clearly explains the concept of Social Darwinism, then asks students to evaluate its implications in an example. Good lesson in critical thinking and philosophy.

Small Planet Communications offers excellent information and images on President Roosevelt and the Panama Canal.

Details of the explosion aboard the USS Maine, including photo links, and the response of the American media. In addition, there is information about other aspects of the Spanish American War.

The atrocities committed in Congo under King Leopold revolved around the resource of rubber. He demanded a rubber tax from each villager and began a brutal system of forced labor. Read this description of his brutal reign and how he...

The Congo is rich in raw materials which make it a haven for unscrupulous rulers looking for wealth. From King Leopold to Mobutu, the people of the Congo have suffered under brutal dictatorships. Read the following synopsis and view...

King Leopold portrayed himself as charitable with his primary goal of helping Africans, when in reality he was a fraud and scoundrel who just wanted his "slice" of Africa. Read about his schemes to take over the Congo and an excerpt from...

Worried that the "scramble for Africa" would lead to another European war, Otto von Bismarck called for a conference to negotiate the conflicting land claims in Africa. Read a short description of the Berlin Conference and view a map...

A website with information, a map, and pictures of Muhammad Ahmad and the Mahdi Uprising he led in Sudan.

The roots of globalization began in the 15th century as modern empires began to thrive through trade. Asia was at its strongest during this time period, while Europe lagged behind until the discovery of America and an ocean route to Asia...

The building of the Suez Canal was an engineering feat that allowed for quicker travel from Europe to Asia making Egypt a prime target for colonization. Study the history of the Suez Canal and how its construction led to British control...

View a picture of "Dancer" and read about the techniques used by the artist in this essay.

View an object (gong) from the Zhou Dynasty and read about its cultural importance.