Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Nicolas Poussin
Thematic essay from the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the French painter Nicolas Poussin, with historical and biographical information and samples of his work.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Execution of Louis Xvi, 1793
This article discusse the execution of King Louis XVI during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ap u.s. History: Colonial America (1491 1754)
Tom Richey provides a collection of videos, lessons, and assignments to assist with teaching or studying pre-Columbian cultures in the New World through the beginnings of the French and Indian War.
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Growth & Development in the Virginia Colony [Pdf]
Follow Virginia as it matures into a thriving colony. Students will enjoy this comprehensive slideshow that includes pictures, maps, timelines, and an original newspaper advertisement looking for a runaway slave. Information on the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Marquis De Lafayette
A biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who came to the colonies at the age of 20 to volunteer to fight against the British in the American Revolution. This article offers an interesting look into the politics...
Other
Oeuvre Notre Dame
Illustrated with drawings and photos, this multi-lingual site includes sections on history, discussion of architecture, repairs, a news bulletin, a glossary and a document database.
Library of Congress
Loc: Creating French Culture: From Empire to Democracy France
Library of Congress presents text and artifacts from France which describe its history from 1799 to present.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Principles of Political Morality
Fordham University provides this essay concerning the "Principles of Political Morality".
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Blaise Pascal
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings
Explore the origins of Canada and the United States as Jamestown, Quebec, and Santa Fe celebrate their 400th anniversary.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Lacroix, the Transplantation of French Canada: A Challenge to Immigration
This article focuses on the migration of French Canadians into the New England area and the impact on the area and the Roman Catholic Church. By the Great Depression, nearly a million Canadians of French descent had settled in the United...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Polynesia
Provides an overview of the culture of French Polynesia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Guiana
Provides an overview of the culture of French Guiana. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
BBC
Bbc: Britain and the French Revolution
The author describes how the French Revolution was received by the British. At first, many citizens saw a cause to celebrate. But as the Revolution proceeded, disillusionment set in for many people. Archived.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
The History Cat
The History Cat: The French Revolution
Describes the events that preceded the outbreak of the French Revolution, and the main events that occurred during it.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: French and Dutch Exploration in the New World
An overview of the French, Dutch, and English explorers in the late 1500's and early 1600's.
A&E Television
History.com: Native American History Timeline
Before Christopher Columbus came to America, the expansive territory was inhabited by Native Americans. Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, as more explorers sought to colonize their land, Native Americans responded in various...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: French and Indian War
This resource is an essay on the war between Britain and Indian allies and France and Indian allies in 1750s and 1760s. It discusses background, progress, and effects of the French-Indian war.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Mauritius: History
Read the interesting history of Mauritius from its colonization by the Dutch in the 17th century to its independence in 1968. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The United States and the French Revolution
The French Revolution had political consequences in the United States. It forced us to adopt a clear foreign policy of neutrality and to pass legislation concerning immigration. Examine how Jefferson and Adams responded to the French...
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