American Chemical Society
Norbert Rillieux, Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
The man who invented the earliest examples of chemical engineering was an American-born, French-educated, free man of color before the Civil War, and went on to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics. There is something of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Des Groseilliers
An overview of the life of Des Groseilliers. Biographical information along with images and maps show how Des Groseilliers was an influential person in the fur trade.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: New Caladonia (France)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of New Caladonia (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
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 Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Frances Perkins
Biography of Frances Perkins and her role in passing the Social Security Act. Includes personal quotes and links to other sites with more information on her service to Franklin Roosevelt.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Hall of Secretaries: Frances Perkins
The U.S. Department of Labor provides this brief biography of Cabinet member, Frances Perkins, who led reform efforts in the realm of labor law during the Great Depression. Short, biographical sketch with good, factual information being...
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Samuel De Champlain
A biography of Samuel de Champlain (1570-1635), a French explorer who founded the Canadian city of Quebec. He helped colonize French North America, once known as New France, and is often called the Father of New France. This site has a...
Other
Smith College: New Resources on 20th Century Women's Activism
Short biographies with links to historically significant documents of eight 20th century female activists.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: French Colonial Empire
A history of the French colonial empire from their efforts in Africa to those in southeast Asia. The article discusses the First French Empire in the New World, and the attempts to establish colonies during the Imperialism period of the...
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Company of One Hundred Associates
Outlines what the Company of One Hundred was and what they aimed to accomplish in the New World with the fur trade and colonization.
University of Calgary
The Sugar & Slave Trades
Examines each aspect of the triangle trade. Provides images and information about the Slave trade.
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.
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.)
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: A Tea Party That Changed History
Essay discussing how Frances Perkins was involved in passage of the Social Security Act. Also contains a link to a speech given by Perkins to SSA employees.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America's Place in the Global Struggle
Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.
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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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Louisiana and Britain
One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Statue of Liberty Arrived in Ny
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. This Library of Congress timeline provides more interesting information about how this statue came to be in New York harbor. Includes (requires QuickTime).
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