Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
Historica Canada
Historica Minutes: Nellie Mc Clung
Although a good synopsis of Nellie McClung's life is presented here, the highlight is the video clip, Nellie McClung. Using the clip is a great way to jump into a lesson about McClung or female activists in general.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Brandywine
A excellent and detailed depiction of the first battle of Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, with related links.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: Government
An interesting look at the governmental system in Libya. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about Moamar Qadhafi's concept of government and how it is being carried out.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Us History: The American Revolution
US History learning module on the American Revolution with interactive assignments, projects, and assessment.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Karl Marx: A Failed Vision of History
Activity-based resource in which students research, write about, and participate in a panel discussion on Marxism, comparing his vision and historical reality to that of other critical thinkers in world history.
Yale University
Yale University: Cambodian Genocide Program
A massive database of thousands of photos, records, biographical data, maps and documents pertaining to the genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. A heartbreaking record of this period of Cambodia's history.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: History
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
US National Archives
National Archives: Bring History to Life
How can you actually bring history to life? Here are some tools from the National Archives that allow students to create their own projects using primary-source based activities that develop historical thinking skills. Special historical...
New York Times
New York Times: Ingrid Betancourt News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Ingrid Betancourt's life and political career as well as links to articles concerning Betancourt that date back to 2001. Links to related videos, photographs,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: War in the South
By reading this section of a chapter on "America's War for Independence," students will be able to outline the British southern strategy and its results, describe key American victories in the war, and also identify the main terms of the...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Colombia
This site provides links to news releases, documents, and reports concerning human rights issues in Colombia.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Ramsay's Life of Washington
Read the complete text to David Ramsey's book The Life of George Washington. It covers Washington's life from his early years to his death in 1799.
Other
U.s. Army: Ruth Quinn: James Armistead Lafayette (1760 1832)
Spy extraordinaire of the American Revolution, James Armistead Lafayette, is featured in this biography. Armistead was born a slave in Virginia and became a member of the Continental Army in 1781.
Other
Journal of the American Revolution
Free online history magazine publishes a collection of fun and educational articles dealing with American Revolution history, culture, politics and war. Suitable for both scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: The New Nation
After the War of Independence, Americans were unable to agree on the form of their federal government. This unit explores how those conflicts played out as the new Republic defined its identity in relation to other nations.
Other
Amnesty International: Colombia
This site provides a concise overview of human rights issues in Colombia as well as links to news releases and reports concerning the country.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Venezuela's Chavez Era
From the Council on Foreign Relations this interactive timeline follows the political career of Venezuelan Hugo Chavez, particularly after his election as president in 1998. Click on links for additional information.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Loyalists
[Free Registration/Login Required] Who were the Loyalists? Why did they oppose independence? For this historical inquiry lesson, young scholars seek answers to these questions by sourcing, contextualizing, and corroborating two documents...
Teachnology
Teachnology: American Revolution Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom learning about the American Revolution by incorporating some of the resources provided in this thorough collection. Teachnology offers worksheets, lesson plans and much more.
The Guardian
Guardian: Colombia's Halting Progress on Human Rights
Guardian correspondent Kimberly Stanton discusses human rights abuses occurring in Colombia and the attempts of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to distance himself and his government from them. (June 5, 2011)
The Guardian
Guardian: Ingrid Betancourt Interview
Guardian correspondent Emma Brockes examines the kidnapping and the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and discusses what Betancourt claims really happened in the Colombian jungle. (September 18, 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Colombia's Civil Conflict
This comprehensive profile of Colombia's Civil Conflict examines the conflict's causes, its ramifications on the country, and its implications for Colombia's relationship with the United States. Links to related audio and video are...
BBC
Bbc: Colombians in Huge Farc Protest
This article examines the anti-FARC protests taking place in Bogota, Colombia. Links to related articles and videos are provided. (February 4, 2008)