C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: New France
A comprehensive learning module on New France that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include where the French explored and...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Frances Perkins
The National Women's Hall of Fame presents a brief overview of the life of Frances Perkins, who was, among many other accomplishments, the first woman Cabinet officer in American history.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Judy Garland
Access an article in the "New York Times" from June 23, 1969, announcing the death of film icon, Judy Garland.
Other
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Pommier
Online article describing the life of Hugues Pommier who was a priest, missionary, painter, and portraitist. He spent much of his life in New France serving parishes and painting religious art.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Marie De France
This site from The New Advent contains biographical information about Marie de France. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: The Life Story of Etienne (Stephen) Brule
Brule was an adventurer who accompanied Champlain on his trip to New France in 1608. As an explorer and interpreter he had an excellent understanding of native languages and cultures.
Other
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media: Napoleon's Rise
Short piece about Napoleon's rise. Movie clip is included.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Pierre Le Moyne D'iberville
Learn about Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, a French-Canadian naval hero, and his place in Canadian history.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Rule, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Three documents reflecting official views of how to rule and regulate a successful colony in New France, Jamaica, and the Spanish Indies. Includes teacher reasources for framing discussion.
Other
America's Historic Lakes: Samuel De Champlain
This page includes an excerpt from the journal of Samuel de Champlain and his exploration of Lake Champlain in 1609.
Other
The St. Lawrence River
This site is a brief history of the St. Lawrence River and its historical and geographical importance.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: Radisson and Des Groseilliers
French adventurers Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Medard Chouart, Sieur des Groseilliers were the first Europeans to explore the forests of the north, negotiate treaties with the Cree, explore the Mississippi and Missouri and establish...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Seven Years' War
This website gives a brief account of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) up to the Fall of Quebec.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Pierre De La Verendrye: Canadian Inland Explorer
The life of La Verendrye is profiled. He was a Canadian soldier and explorer who traveled farther west than any previous European explorer had. This is a brief concise text.
Other
Early 16th European History
This site breaks down the history of Europe by year between 1525-1558. It discusses the political maneuverings of the period, the social conditions, and the conflicts that arose with religious and political disputes.
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Xyz Affair
Provides a summary and interesting facts about the XYZ affair in which French diplomats Hottinguer (X), Bellamy (Y), and Hauteval (Z) tried to bribe the United States.
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