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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Age of Atlantic Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Revolution fomented change throughout the trans-Atlantic area. Read about the revolution's influence on the French and their overthrowing of their king, and the slave revolt which brought about the second republic in the New...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Principles of Political Morality

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides this essay concerning the "Principles of Political Morality".
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: 1750 1900 Enlightenment and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
We have none from this URL but there are some among embedded videos, although not all. For example, we have the two on Haitian Revolution and some on Napoleon. But I couldn't find those on imperialism.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
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PBS

Cet: Marie Antoinette Rumors and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Rumors have always been useful for those who wanted to sow discord and trouble, and this was never more true than in 18th-century France. The hothouse atmosphere of the royal court, where factions and rivalries operated secretly to shape...
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Other

Bristol University: The Spirit of the Laws [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the complete text by the famous 18th century French economist (in English). In it, he advanced theories of democracy for the French monarchy. It is in PDF format and is a large file.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

For Students 9th - 10th
France was in financial distress in the late 1700's. In an effort to gain riches and pay off debts the government established the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. The benefits of this measure to the nation are illustrated through a...
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide/notes for the French historical novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: World History Chronology: The Fall of the Bastille (1789)

For Students 9th - 10th
Details on the fall of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, explaining how an angry mob stormed the fortress and triumphed over the French Guard.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Thomas Paine, 1737 1809

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth profile of Thomas Paine and discussion of his literary works. Includes links to e-texts of his writings.
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Other

Secular Humanism: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
The Secular Humanism site looks at Thomas Paine and his political philosophy based in deist thought.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David, Oath of the Horatii

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Oath of the Horatii" is typically presented as a prime example of Neoclassical history painting. View pictures and read about the techniques used by David in this essay.
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Digital History

Digital History: Neutrality and the Jay Treaty [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
See why a war between Great Britain and France showed the vulnerablity of the new United States. Should the United States help France, after that country gave so much in the Revolutionary War, and risk the economic and military enmity of...
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Digital History

Digital History: Years of Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
It's not surprising the United States would have challenges in its first years. Read about the problems with foreign countries, its own citizens who resisted taxes, and dealings with Native Americans.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793 1808

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Crisis of American Diplomacy, 1793-1808" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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PBS

Pbs: Napoleon Becomes a Man of Destiny (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that explores the theme of destiny in Napoleon's life and that helps students assess the most significant factors that shaped Napoleon's early life. Has a self-reflection component in which students compare their destinies with...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Was Napoleon a Hero or Tyrant? (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students examine comments from contemporary historians and come to their own conclusions as to whether Napoleon should be defined as a hero or a tyrant. They will explore and discuss historical viewpoints after Napoleon's...
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PBS

Pbs: Politics of the Napoleonic Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A great synopsis of Napoleon's political career.
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PBS

Cet: Marie Antoinette Early Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of the early year of Marie Antoinette's life.
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Other

Biographies: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of the American revolutionary writer and thinker Thomas Paine. Includes discussion of the influence of his writing on international affairs.
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Other

King's College: Mary Wollstonecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
King's College provides this brief biography of Mary Wollstonecraft, the author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women." Includes several links in its annotated bibliography.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography regarding Revolutionary War writer Thomas Paine.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Negotiating With the Superpowers

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the problems President George Washington had with foreign affairs. Both France and Great Britain ignored American sovereignty and claims of neutrality. Read about Great Britain's disregard of the Treaty of Paris which ended...

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