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History
Online
Biography.com-
search over 20,000 biographies
USHistory.org
Social
Studies for Kids
The History Net
The History Place
The History Channel
Dorling
Kindersley History Site
Today
in History
Kidsclick-
Biographies, history and good enrichment site to search
The World of
the Vikings
Briese-Bane
Vikings Information Center
Viking Heritage
Viking
Theme Page
The Viking Network - Music,
information on daily life, and online projects
Viking Quest
The Battle of Hastings
- Complete description of the battle and more.
Viking Resources
and Links
Medieval
Fiefdom
The Battle of Hastings
- Complete description of the battle and more.
Ian's
Land of Castles - very good castle information with other links
Annenberg
exhibits collection - life, clothing, food, defense and more
Knights, Chivalry, and
Tournaments - good information.
Castles
for Kids
Glossary
of terms and armor
Ardor Armor Library -
information on construction and pictures of armor
Medieval
Maps - maps of Europe during the Middle Ages
Arsenal
of Graz -Castle's arsenal with weapons and armor
The Castles
of Wales - information and pictures
Medieval Life
-life in a medieval castle
Castle Quest
-post questions by clicking the quest button
Ghosts
in the Castle - fun site that lets you explore a castle
Life
in the Middle Ages - covers all aspects of daily life
Wichamstow -
life in a Medieval town. Visit the craftsmen's houses.
Jester Net
- info. on court jesters
Medieval
Times in Europe
Medieval
Jobs
Castles
of Britain
How to Build a Castle
Kids Castle - Castles description of parts
Castle - facts
from Factmonster
Knights - facts from Factmonster
Snayfwickby Castle
Medieval Weapons - Nova Online
Medieval World - Kings, Farmers and warfare
Knight Quest
Realms of the Middle Ages - Knights, Nuns, Merchants, Peasants
The Feudal System
The Manor of Drengham- Highlights what daily life was like in the Medieval Age. Follow the links at the bottom for additional topics.
TimeRef- information about kings, abbeys,
castles, cathedrals, and more
Build a Castle -
Instructions and templates
Leonardo
DiVinci
Renaissance
Links -links to people of the Renaissance and general information
The Reformation
Webmuseum-
Le Renaissance
Balboa
-
Vasco
Balboa - Biography
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
-
John
Cabot
More
John Cabot
John
Cabot - encyclopedia
John
& Sebastian Cabot -
Cabral
Jacques
Cartier -
Cartier -
Biography
Samuel
de Champlain -
Champlain -
More
Champlain -
Christopher
Columbus Index - many links to all aspects of Columbus.
Columbus
- Biography
Columbus
Voyages - Click voyages at bottom of pages
Francisco
Coronado
Coronado
-
Coronado's
Exploration -
Coronado's Life -
Hernando
Cortes - Conquest of the Aztec
Cortes
- Conquistadors - PBS.org
Hernan
Cortez
Cortez
and the Aztec
Da Vaca
- Conquistadors - PBS.org (click on picture)
Da Vaca
-
Ponce de Leon
-
Juan
Ponce de Leon -
DeSoto
Dias -
Sir Francis
Drake -
Leif Ericson -
Leif Erikson -
Biography
Henry
Hudson - Accomplishments
Henry Hudson's
Explorations
Hudson
Henry Hudson -
LaSalle -
Biography
More
LaSalle -
LaSalle
Expedition
Ferdinand
Magellan
Pizarro -
Pizarro
- Conquest of the Incas
Francisco
Pizarro -
Pizarro
Life -
Francisco
Pizarro
Amerigo
Vespucci -
Vespucci
- Biography
Vespucci -
More European
Explorers-
Voyage of Exploration
- all explorers and more - Thinkquest site.
Zoom
Explorers - Alphabetical List - Click on letters
Mariner's Museum
-explorer and navigation information
Discover's
Web - all explorers
Age
of Exploration - Scroll down for complete list of all explorers
The
Reformation Guide -Biographies of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and more
The Reformation
-primary sources and biographies
Thanksgiving
Plimoth
Plantation
Plymouth
The
Mayflower
The
Mayflower Compact
The
Pilgrims and Plymouth Plantation
The
First Thanksgiving - interactive site with many activities
Colonial Williamsburg - Good
resources on colonial life. Click History Explorer.
New
Netherland- history and overview
Delaware
History - early history
Pennsylvania-
colonial history
13
Originals - Much information on the 13 original colonies
Colonial
Region Resources
Colonial Times
- pictures and info. click photo gallery
Colonial
Trades - many different trades
Blacksmiths
Life
in Colonial America
Colonial
Education
Colonial
Weaver
Colonial
Glassblower
Colonial
Blacksmith
Jamestowne Society
Jamestown
Jamestown Webquest
- Good resources at the bottom
18th
Century Colonial Trades - Silversmith, Brickmaker, Wigmaker, Blacksmith
Children in Colonial Times
- Daily life of children
Colonial
African-American Life
Biographies
of Colonial Personalities
Colonial
America Resources - including the Revolution
Liberty or Loyalty
The
Town Crier - Great site for posting questions about American history.
The
French and Indian War
Timeline
of events- The History Place
History Central - Causes
and Battles of the revolution. Biographies.
Virtual Tour of the
American Revolution - Timelines, Phila., Battles, Events
Archiving Early America
- Use search or enter the world of early America.
Revolutionary War.com
- Good site with some good links.
Valley
Forge - Great pictures and other artifacts.
Liberty -
Web site from PBS in conjunction with the documentary "Liberty" (Very Good
Site!!!)
World
Almanac for Kids - Causes, battles, key events of the Revolution
Revolutionary War -
History Central: Timelines, Causes, Battles
American
Revolution References - Timelines, battles, events
The Battle of Guilford
Courthouse
The Battle of
Monmouth
The Battle of
King's Mountain
The Siege
of Charleston
The Battle of Cowpens
The
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle
of Trenton
The Battle
of Germantown
The
Battle of Bennigton
The
Battle of Lexington
The
Battle of Concord
The
Battle of Oriskany
The
Battle of Brandywine
The Battles
of Saratoga
The Siege
of Fort Mifflin
Treaty
of Paris
Flags
of the American Revolution
Maps
Liberty Kids-
PBS Series- click "Liberty Archives" to find who, what, where
USHistory.org
- Major people, events, acts and laws (click drop-down menu)
Timeline
of the Revolutionary War
Conflict in
Boston
National
Archives
U.S.
Constitution
The
Constitution -What's That? -Questions and sites about the formation
of the constitution.
Mr.
Donn's Resource Page - The best all round site. Tons of lessons, activities
and resources.
Social
Studies Lessons and Resources - online activities and lesson plans
American
Revolution - Lesson plans
American
Revolution Lesson plans
Resources
and Lessons for Explorers
Lessons
and ideas for Medieval Times
HyperHistory
- Graphics, timelines, lifelines and more
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