University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
Other
Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: France Allied With Colonies (1778)
This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Welcome to Valley Forge
Washington and his men had to endure six months of harsh winter in their encampment at Valley Forge. Use this site to learn about what they had to deal with and who was there.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Gouverneur Morris 1752 1816
Of French and English descent, Morris was born at Morrisania estate, in Westchester (present Bronx) County, NY, in 1752. His family was wealthy and enjoyed a long record of public service. His elder half-brother, Lewis, signed the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Treaty of Alliance With France (1778)
Use this site to learn the history of the 1778 U.S. defensive Treaty of Alliance with France, view images of the document, read a transcript, or download a printer-friendly version.
PBS
Pbs: Liberty!
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Negotiating With the Superpowers
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Royal Proclamation of 1763
An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.
Other
Vietnamese Culture: Vietnamese History
Click on "Vietnam's History in Brief" to get a timeline of important events in the country's history. For more depth, click on the individual topics to learn about everything from Vietnam's early history through to the Vietnam War.
Other
The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: 1750 1900 Enlightenment and Revolution
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Adams Presidency
John Adams faced opposition within his own administration. See who caused him problems at home, and read about the deteriorating relationship with France.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: Growing Up in Colonial Virginia
George Washington was shaped by early adversity. Read a brief description of his early life up to the cusp of the beginning of his military career.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Colonial Africa, 1904
A map of Africa shortly after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. These European and independent boundaries include Algeria and the Saharan Sphere of French Influence,...
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Armand Louis De Goutant Lauzun
Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duc de Lauzun, later duc de Biron, (April 13, 1747 - December 31, 1793) was a French soldier and politician, known for the part he played in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Gravier Vergennes
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717-February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. His rivalry with the British, and his desire to avenge the disasters of the Seven Years' War, led to his support of the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Africa, 1897
Map of Africa in 1897 showing European colonial possessions and spheres of influence, and the independent territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the areas controlled by the British, French, German, Turkish, Italian,...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: South America Political Formation, 1911
A map from 1911 of South America showing the political boundaries of the time, major cities, terrain, rivers, and coastal features. The map is color-coded to show the Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and French possessions about the end of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Texas, 1898
A map from 1898 of Texas showing the capital at Austin City, principal cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and coastal features. "Lone Star State. Origin of name not definitely known; supposed by some to have been name of Indian tribe....
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Africa, 1901
A map from 1901 of Africa showing political boundaries and capitals, principal cities and towns, mountain systems, rivers, lakes, and coastal features. The map is color-coded to show the European possessions of the British, French,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Political Map of Asia, 1919
A map from 1919 of Asia showing the political boundaries at the time. This map shows the extent of the Russian and Ottoman empires in Asia, the British possessions of India, Straits Settlements on the Malay Peninsula, northern Borneo,...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Lake George and Part of Lake Champlain, 1757
A map of the area around Lake Champlain and Lake George, New York, showing the site of the Fort William Henry Battle and Massacre (1757) during the French and Indian War. The map shows the important landmarks and events leading up to...