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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jacques Louis David

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Jacques-Louis David, complete with several examples of his work.
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Other

Nelson's Navy: The Battle of Trafalgar

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-detailed explanation of the Battle of Trafalgar, including events that led to the battle and the aftermath. Also read a personal account from a sailor who survived the battle.
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Other

Hms Victory: Battle of Trafalgar

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an account of the famous naval battle of Trafalgar. This resource outlines the different tactics Nelson used to achieve victory.
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Digital History

Digital History: The French in Indochina [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking back on history, one can see the hubris of the French in dealing with the Vietnamese. Read about the imposition of French ideas of government, education, law, and economics in the 350-year involvement of the French in Vietnam,...
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Hanover College

Hanover College: Images of Romantic Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hanover College History offers several excellent images of Romantic Art. The site provides the year each one was created.
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Other

Cinco De Mayo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Mexican defeat of the French army on May 5th, 1862, and the celebrations today to commemorate that day.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malta: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Malta's fascinating history. Its location as an island served as a stopping place for many different groups. Information from the U.S. State Department Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mauritius: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the interesting history of Mauritius from its colonization by the Dutch in the 17th century to its independence in 1968. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thomas Hardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of Thomas Hardy? Explore this informative site to learn more about this famous poet.
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Discovering Egypt

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: International Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic International Revolutions. The world's had its fair share of international revolutions as people around the globe sought to create meaningful change. Learn about some of...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas

For Students 9th - 10th
In the mid-1800s, a French sailor is unjustly imprisoned for fourteen years. He escapes, finds a fortune, and seeks revenge on the those who put him in prison. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with "The Count of Monte...
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East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Horatio Nelson (1758 1805)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Horatio Nelson, famous admiral of the Royal Navy. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neoclassicism

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about Neoclassicism? Find out by answering this ten-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Goya, and There's Nothing to Be Done (From the Disasters of War)

For Students 9th - 10th
Francisco Goya created the aquatint series The Disasters of War from 1810 to 1820 using the techniques of etching and drypoint. The images remain shocking today, and even influenced the novel of famous American author Ernest Hemingway,...
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Curated OER

Confederate 12 Pounder Napoleon's in Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has information on the different types of artillery that were used in the Civil War.
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Curated OER

Etc: Map Illustrating Campaigns of Napoleon, 1793 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Europe showing major cities and sites (with dates) of conquest.
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Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: The German Confederation, 1815 66

For Students 9th - 10th
The Congress of Vienna, following the defeat of Napoleon, eliminated small states scattered through out German and instead established the German Confederation. How did the Confederation work towards economic and political unity during...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "Toilers of the Sea" by Victor Hugo. Set after the Napoleonic Wars, this novel addresses the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the island of Guernsey.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: France History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, students learn about the history and timeline of the country of France including Roman rule, French kings, Charlemagne, the Franks, Napoleon, the World Wars, the French Revolution, and current events.
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BBC

Bbc: History: The Battle of Waterloo

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive game where the student takes part in the Battle of Waterloo. Choose to be either Wellington or Bonaparte and try to make the decisions that will win the day. Archived.
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The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David and the Death of Marat

For Students 9th - 10th
At the height of the Reign of Terror in 1793, David painted a memorial to his great friend, the murdered publisher, Jean Marat. View pictures and read the history behind this painting in this essay.

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