University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Townshend Acts
The year 1767 brought another series of measures that stirred anew all the elements of discord. Charles Townshend, British chancellor of the exchequer, was called upon to draft a new fiscal program. Intent upon reducing British taxes by...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180:how to Tell Your Mother There Will Be No Grandkids in Her Future
In this non-prose piece, the poet advises how to communite with a mother that there will be no grandchildren from her in the future.
Rice University
Rice University: The Galileo Project
This site from The Galileo Project by Rice University provides an excellent center for studies on Galileo. Includes links and information on all major areas of interest, and this is a great site to check out on the subject.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Voice Building Poetry Lesson: Comparison & Contrast Poems
In this lesson plan, students examine multiple mentor texts to help drive them toward the final persuasive writing assignment: comparison and contrast poems written from a parent and a child's perspective. A short story, two poems, and a...
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Public Bookshelf: Alexander Mc Dougall
An article on the revolutionary political activities of Boston Son of Liberty Alexander McDougall. Taken from "Our Country", published in 1877.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Girls Who Have Influenced History
An entire eBook is presented at this site from the University of Virginia, including the stories of rulers and other influential girls throughout history. Illustrated, and great reading for Women's History Month or any other time.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Stephen Vincent Benet
Poet, novelist, writer of short stories and a Pulitzer Prize winner. This site provides a brief account of Benet's (1898-1943 CE) life, a few excerpts from his poetry, and a list of selected works with publication dates comprise this...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: E Pluribus Unum
The fact that the Second Continental Congress convened was evidence that the colonists had had enough from the British Parliament. Read about the ways the colonies finally began to work together and focus on a common plan, resulting in...
Library of Congress
Loc: Nls: The Jalna Series by Mazo De La Roche
An introduction to the Jalna series, "sixteen novels that tell the story of the Canadian Whiteoak family from 1854 to 1954." Read about this fictional family, learn what critics have said its content and author, Mazo de la Roche, and...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Mary Wollstonecraft, 1759 1797
From a college lecture on "The Language of Politics: England and the French Revolution," this biographical sketch connects Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797 CE) to the major political and philosophical thinkers of her time.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Grant Wood
CGFA provides five paintings in this online gallery: "American Gothic", "Stone City", "Self-Portrait", "Daughters of the Revolution", and "Return from Bohemia". Images only, with the briefest of information about title, date, medium, and...
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Public Book Shelf: The History of the Sons of Liberty
Public Book Shelf offers a general description of the activities of the Sons of Liberty. Taken from an account published in the early 1900s.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Margaret Garner
Brief biographical sketch on Margaret Garner, a fugitive slave woman who murdered her daughter and tried to kill her other childern so they wouldn't be returned to a life of slavery.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Moses Defending the Daughters of Jethro
An image of "Moses Defending the Daughters of Jethro", created by Rosso Fiorentino from 1523-24 (Oil on canvas, 160 x 117 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Lot and His Daughters
An image of "Lot and his Daughters", created by Lucas the Elder Cranach from 1528-30 (Oil and tempera on red beechwood, 57 x 39 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Bust of a Daughter of Ferdinand I
An image of "Bust of a Daughter of Ferdinand I", created by Giuseppe Arcimboldo from 1563-65 (Oil on wood, 33 x 25 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Lot and His Daughters
An image of "Lot and His Daughters", created by Orazio Gentileschi from 1622-23 (Oil on canvas, 164 x 193 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Lot and His Daughters
An image of "Lot and His Daughters", created by Bernardo Cavallino from 1644-45 (Oil on canvas, 105 x 80 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Artist's Daughters With a Cat
An image of "The Artist's Daughters with a Cat", created by Thomas Gainsborough from 1759-61 (Oil on canvas, 75,6 x 62,9 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Mother and Her Daughter
An image of "Mother and Her Daughter", created by Henri-Francois Riesener from 1816-23 (Oil on canvas, 65 x 54 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Job and His Daughters
An image of "Job and his Daughters", created by William Blake from 1823-26 (Copper engraving, 217 x 170 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Jephthah's Daughter
An image of "Jephthah's Daughter", created by Edgar Degas from 1859-60 (Oil on canvas, 183 x 296 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Princess Sabra (The King's Daughter)
An image of "Princess Sabra (The King's Daughter)", created by Edward Burne-Jones from 1865-66 (Oil on canvas, 100 x 60 cm).
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Rose O'neal Greenhow and Her Daughter Rose
This site has photographs and paintings of Civil War leaders, both political and military. Clicking on the arrow will take you through pictures and brief biographies of the leaders. From the National Portrait Gallery.