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Aung San: Resistance Speech
A copy of a speech given by Aung San(1915-1947), the Burmese WW 2-era revolutionary leader who led a resistance movement against the British and Japanese in Burma (renamed Myanmar).
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Life of Aung San
A timeline history of the life of Aung San (1915-1947), the Burmese WW 2-era revolutionary leader, and his resistance movement in Burma against the British and Japanese in Burma (renamed Myanmar).
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A Timeline History of Cuba
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
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National Museum of Australia: Exploring the World at Port Macquarie
In this virtual museum exhibit, explore three different places in the town of Port Macquarie, Australia. Learn how the people investigated, recorded, and responded to the landscape there.
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Ohio General Assembly: History of Ohio's Government
Part of a larger Ohio site, this page offers a quick look at the history of Ohio's State Government.
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British Civil Wars: Timeline: The First Civil War 1640 46
A time line listing the main events that occurred during the first British Civil War between 1640-46. Provides links to more detailed descriptions of particular events.
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Edward Jenner and the Discovery of Vaccination
A site with a brief biography of Edward Jenner, with a lot of links to old books and papers of his that document his experiments in vaccinations.
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Vets With a Mission: Early History of Vietnam: The Anti Colonial Struggle
This site provides a discussion of the colonization and political unrest in the Vietnam region, including mention of the Can Vuong royalist movement.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Human Rights Committee Comments on El Salvador
A United Nations document that discusses the human rights violations that took place during El Salvador's Civil War and its concerns about the situation two years after the peace accord was signed. (8 April 1994)
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Two Indonesias, Two Americas
This site provides information about military conflicts in Indonesia and some less-than-pleasant methods of counterinsurgency used to sway the influence of wars.
Boston College
Boston College: Nicaraguan History
Beginning in 1820 (the year of Nicaragua's independence), this site presents a timeline of the history of Nicaragua.
Emory University
Emory University: Richard Iii
This site from Emory University provides illustrations from various editions of Shakespeare's "Richard III" through a series of links.
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Gold Rush Chronicles: The Pony Express
At this comprehensive site, students learn about the first cross-country mail courier service in the United States, the Pony Express.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: 8. Association With Shakespeare. Vii. Marlowe and Kyd. V
Marlowe and Kyd's association with Shakespeare.
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The History and Development of Independent Radio Journalism in Britain
Read a chapter of Tim Crook's history of British radio which includes the BBC, ITV, and LBC. There are additional links to other international radio sites.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: An Epidemic for Reading
This lesson plan explores the facts and the history behind historical fiction. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
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Global Exchange: Guatemala, a Brief History
What a rich history Guatemala has. Study it on this Global Exchange page, from the Maya civilization to the conquest of Spain, to the independence of the nation and its civil war.
Read Works
Read Works: The Three Branches of Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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History Buff: Colonial America Newspapers and Transcripts
This site contains a brief history of newspapers in colonial America. Also provides links to the texts of the papers themselves, looking back at the actual words used in American Colonial newspapers.
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History Buff: Evelyn Shuler, Reporter Right in the Thick of the News
This site is about Evelyn Shuler, who in the 1930s acquired a job as a front page reporter. She was the only female to cover the trial of the man accused of abducting the Lindbergh baby. Very compelling and interesting information.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: I Can Draw Conclusions: History Analysis [Pdf]
Students can use these guiding questions as they complete two graphic organizers about a historical event. Students will then ask guiding questions about the historical event to draw conclusions about the historical event.
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African American Registry: The Cakewalk, a Black Expression Through Dance
This resource presents an article on the Cakewalk, a popular dance in the early 1900s that originated with black slaves impersonating their masters.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: Maps of North and South Vietnam
Set of six maps of North and South Vietnam.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "What If?"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes promoting student interest in history and helping students understand how the past influences the present.