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Hanover College

Documents of the Revolution of 1848 in France

For Students 9th - 10th
These primary source documents from "Readings in European History" contain texts that describe the provisional government set up in Paris, the second French Republic, and Louis Napoleon's Campaign Manifesto.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Margaret Fuller

For Students 9th - 10th
Providing an article on Margaret Fuller (1810-1850 CE), "the first female foreign correspondent," this website includes resources for further reading and research.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: History: The Victorian Age: Chartism

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Chartist Movement in England from its origins in 1838 with the "People's Charter," to its demise in 1848.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A Divided Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the American Revolution Project of the University of Groningen discusses how the 1850s were a time of conflicting ideas between North and South regarding the expansion of slavery. Scroll down to the third paragraph and...
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: Independence to the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses a variety of topics concerning the time period of 1776-1861, including Pennsylvania in the revolution, founding a commonwealth, founding a nation, population and immigration, political developments, industry, transportation,...

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