A&E Television
History.com: 9 Things You May Not Know About Benedict Arnold
Check out nine surprising facts about one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. He was a successful merchant and smuggler; fought in multiple duels; an early hero of the Revolution; built an American naval...
A&E Television
History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown
Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle would deliver the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, known for his famous, fatal duel with Aaron Burr...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Digital Library: Alan Review: Duel at High Noon: Cormier's Works
This site provides full-text access to an article published in The ALAN Review, the journal of the Assembly of Literature for Adolescents, on the work, influences, and appeal of Robert Cormier.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Duel of Isabella De Carazzi and Diambra De Pottinella
An image of "The Duel of Isabella de Carazzi and Diambra de Pottinella", created by Jusepe De Ribera in 1636 (Oil on canvas, 235 x 212 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Duel After a Masked Ball
An image of "Duel after a Masked Ball", created by Jean-Leon Gerome in 1857 (Oil on canvas, 68 x 99 cm).
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Wizardry and Chemistry
Students learn how common pop culture references (Harry Potter books) can relate to chemistry. While making and demonstrating their own low-intensity sparklers (muggle-versions of magic wands), students learn and come to appreciate the...
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Books by Anton Chekhov
Project Gutenberg provides the full text to over 20 books by Anton Chekov. Select the title of the book, and then choose the best way in which to view and read it in its entirety.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Verbs Conjugated Like Gustar
Practice utilizing verbs in an online exercise that have the same grammatical format as the verb "gustar". Indirect object pronouns are also part of this exercise. Colby College Site.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Associated with the PBS program, this site contains a biography, a career timeline, video interviews with some of Poitier's fellow actors and an interview with the director of the PBS special. This site provides an in-depth look at the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Wizard Standoff Riddle?
You've been chosen as a champion to represent your wizarding house in a deadly duel against two rival magic schools. Your opponents are a powerful sorcerer who wields a wand that can turn people into fish, and a powerful enchantress who...
University of North Carolina
Unc: Reminiscences & Memoirs of John H. Wheeler
The full text of John Wheeler's memoirs (478 pages) in which he writes a history of North Carolina by talking about its famous citizens. He has a lengthy section on Richard Dobbs Spaight, Sr. in which he discusses his life and how he...
A&E Television
History.com: The Epic Battle to Beat Babe Ruth's Home Run Record
In an epic drama spiced with improbable plot twists, New York Yankees stars Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris dueled in 1961 to break Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball season record for home runs. Their pursuit of the magical mark of 60, set...
Harvard University
The Geoffrey Chaucer Page: Tournaments and Ceremonies
Note on the jousting tournament and its cultural meaning and literary representation (such as in Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale").
Digital History
Digital History: Conspiracies
An interesting account of the possible conspiracy of Aaron Burr. Was he trying to take land in the West by force? Read the evidence against him and see why he was acquitted.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: National Versus State Government Federalism
Gives the difference between the two different types of federalism in the United States government.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is perhaps the most misunderstood and under-appreciated of the Founders. A proponent of a strong national government with an "energetic executive," he is sometimes described as the godfather of modern big government....
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Major General Alexander Hamilton
A short biography of Alexander Hamilton containing information on his military service during the American Revolution as well as his later life in politics.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Aaron Burr 1756 1836
This site offers a brief profile of the political career of Aaron Burr.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Button Gwinnett
Wikipedia offers information on the life of Button Gwinnett, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence, including the fact that his autograph, being rare, is highly sought after by collectors.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Trial by Combat
The trial by combat, or wager of battle, was a solemn judicial duel. It was resorted to in the belief that God would give victory to the right.-Myers, 1905
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
(1756-1836) American politician and adventurer. Burr is known for being the third Vice President, under Thomas Jefferson, as for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death. He is also known for his trial and...