University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Louisiana and Britain
One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Interview With General Aguinaldo
Complete text of an interview with the famous Filipino leader conducted by an American historian.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: White Man's Burden
Teachers: Lesson from SCORE that explores the Expansionist/ Anti-Imperialist debate at the turn of the century. Organized as a U.S. history unit, content includes information about the debate, as well as numerous resources, online...
US Navy
Nhhc: Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898
A good overview of the Battle of Manila Bay and why it was so succesful. Use the links to find photographs of the battle and a biography of Commodore George Dewey.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Paul Revere: (Spanish)
Paul Revere was a great patriot on horseback, but he did much more than that in the Revolutionary War. This resource uses popups for the photos. (In Spanish)
Curated OER
History Matters: A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets
Check out this account of the Battle of San Juan Hill from the perspective of a black sergeant who fought there.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Imperialism
This quiz will test your knowledge about imperialism.
Oakland Museum of California
Gold Rush: California on the Eve Californios
This resource presents information about the Spanish influence in California before the Gold Rush.
Curated OER
The 9th u.s. At Montauk
This is a history of the Ninth U.S. Infantry, which served in both the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars.
Curated OER
A History of the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Check out this site to read a personal account of an infantryman whose unit saw action in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Other
Small Planet Communications: The Age of Imperialism
This website gives detailed information on U.S, imperialism including lesson plans. Presented in outline format.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Survivors of the Uss Maine
List of crewmen who survived the explosion on board the USS Maine.
Curated OER
Pulitzer
This site contains information on the type of journalism that the press used during the Spanish-American War. It includes a brief history of how yellow journalism influenced the Spanish-American War.
Curated OER
Creelman
This site contains information on the type of journalism that the press used during the Spanish-American War. It includes a brief history of how yellow journalism influenced the Spanish-American War.
Curated OER
A Group of Rough Riders in Camp
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Curated OER
Rough Riders Grave Sites
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Curated OER
Dewey, Aboard Olympia
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.