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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful interactive look at an original copy of the Treaty of Paris (1783). This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. Along with the original copy is a brief, informative paragraph. Also find links to larger images and downloadable...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive image of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Allows for downloads of the document as well as seeing large, clear scanned in images of the documents. Click on the Tools for Educators to find a wealth of teaching resources.
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British Library

British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With News: Resource Guide on the Terrorist Attacks in Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media learning resource provides an annotated list of online sources that may be helpful for approaching some key aspects of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
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Other

Liberation of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and images about the liberation of Paris during World War II.
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Planet eBooks

Planet E Book: Down and Out in Paris and London [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of "Down and Out in Paris and London" by George Orwell is available here in PDF format. Down and Out in Paris and London, which was first released in 1933, is 254 pages pages long.
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treaty of Paris was seen as a diplomatic success when it was ratified, however, it encouraged dissension among the colonists and the British government in the long run. Delve into the deal making behind of the scenes between France,...
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century Works: Down and Out in Paris in London

For Students 9th - 10th
"Down and Out in Paris in London" was the first book published by Eric Arthur Blair under the pseudonym George Orwell. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Guided Tour of Paris

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will play the role of a Paris tour guide. Traveling on the Paris Metro System, students will guide tourists through the city to point out the location and important facts of major historical landmarks.
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Other

Auberge Internationale Des Jeunes: Youth Hostel in Paris Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides details (and some pictures) about the auberge internationale in Paris (Youth Hostel): where it's located, price, how to get there, and registration.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Treaty of Paris Is Ratified

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Continental Congress gathered to end the Revolutionary War, and solidify their independence from England with the Treaty of Paris. Briefly overviews the events, and presents a photo of the Maryland State Capital, where the delegates...
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Curated OER

Bluffton Univ.: Paris, France Bastille Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
Features pictures of the Bastille Opera House in Paris. Inludes a links to artists and architects, as well as other places.
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Yale University

Yale Law School: Avalon Project: British American Diplomacy: Paris Peace Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary documents related to the signing of the Peace of Paris Treaty in 1783 between Britain, France, and America. This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Etext of "Massacre at Paris"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete etext for Christopher Marlowe's drama "Massacre at Paris."
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Notre Dame De Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Victor Hugo's Notre-Dame de Paris has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News Negotiating Climate Change: Paris 2015

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media learning module includes video, handouts and primary source material, from which students examine the need for world policy on climate change and identify key issues in the Paris climate change negotiations.
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Other

Paris Convention and Visitors Office

For Students 9th - 10th
Fun, beautiful site about Paris.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Judgment of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for the Judgement of Paris in which Paris of Troy picks one of three goddesses; Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena, to be deemed as the most beautiful. Describes how Paris' decision leads to the Trojan War.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Treaty of Paris 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
Visitors will find a transcript of the text of the Treaty of Paris. The beginning has a long description of the people and countries involved in the Seven Years' War. It goes on to state the terms of the peace treaty for France after...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Daguerre, Paris Boulevard

For Students 9th - 10th
The haunting empty, yet evocative, image of "Paris Boulevard" by Louis-Jacques Mande Daguerre shows both how far photography had come in a short time and how much farther the technology still had to advance. Read about the techniques he...
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Other

Just France: Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.
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Read Works

Read Works: Architecture: Notre Dame De Paris & Gothic Architecture

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Notre Dame as an example of Gothic cathedral architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Treaty of Paris 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this page for the general terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War and results for the United States.
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Other

Philippine American War: The 1898 Treaty of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
A flow-chart showing the discussion of terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War.

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