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Unit Two – Renaissance

Unit Three – Reformation

Unit Four—European Expansion

Unit Five – Global Trade

Unit Six – Political Development in Modern Europe

Unit Seven – 19th Century Europe Political and Social

Unit Eight –Industrial Revolution

Unit Nine–Imperialism

Unit Ten—World War I

Unit Eleven—Post World War I

Unit Twelve—World War II

Unit Thirteen—Post World War II

Unit Fourteen—Late 20th Century

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Unit Two – Renaissance

The Virtual Renaissance (SOL WHII.2b)

This site is a “tour” back to the Renaissance for the student. Comprehensive virtual guides to all aspects of the period.

The Web Museum—Northern Renaissance (SOL WHII.2b)

This site is devoted to artists and information on the painters of northern Europe during the Renaissance period 1500-1615. It contains brief overview of the period and specific information on the artists with pictures and information on their major paintings. Good resource for students studying the period.

Renaissance Art Historical Overview (SOL WHII.2b)

An overview of major artists and pictures of their work in the Renaissance.

Nicolo Machiavelli (SOL WHII.2b)

A site devoted to the biography of Machiavelli and an explanation of The Prince.

Northern Renaissance ArtWeb (SOL WHII.2b)

A collection of art links to the Northern Renaissance.

15^th Century Art in Northern Europe and Spain (SOL WHII.2b)

Paintings are pictured by various artists of the period with a brief description of each and the date it was painted. Links to earlier time periods are provided.

Michelangelo Art Prints (SOL WHII.2b)

Major art works of Michelangelo with descriptions and pictures.

Renaissance (SOL WHII.2b)

An in depth web site for the purpose of Renaissance study with links to all facets of the unit.

The States of Italy during the Renaissance (SOL WHII.2b)

Map of Italy showing the city-states during the Renaissance.

Medieval Atlas—Maps of Italy (SOL WHII.2b)

“A Medieval Atlas” – Links to maps showing city-states with street maps and pictures of buildings in the Renaissance. Just click to show a building on the map and image appears of that architecture!

Writers and Poets (SOL WHII.2b)

“History Net” of Renaissance poets and writers with links to lesser known names

including women who wrote during the Renaissance.

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Unit Three – Reformation

The Reformation (SOL WHII.3)

This explores in detail the history and figures of the Reformation in an easy guide.

The Wars of Religion (SOL WHII.3)

This site can be used as a supplemental text resource for many subjects and contains various readings and illustrations of interest.

Discovery and Reformation (SOL WHII.3)

A site exclusive to the Reformation with links. Click on Contents from the left menu.

The Life of Martin Luther (SOL WHII.3a)

The life of Martin Luther in short biography with links.

Life and Times of Martin Luther (SOL WHII.3a)

Article with pictures on the “Life and Times of Martin Luther”.

The Catholic Encyclopedia—The Counter Reformation (SOL WHII.3b)

A site devoted to the Counter-Reformation with links.

The Counter Reformation (SOL WHII.3b)

A history of the Counter Reformation with many links to additional resource

information.

The Thirty Years’ War (SOL WHII.3b)

Web site on general information with topic links on the Thirty Years War in Europe and its effects primarily in Germany.

The Reformation (SOL WHII.3)

This site gives a reading about the history of the Reformation and a charted comparison of Catholicism and Protestantism

The Reformation (SOL WHII.3)

All major subjects relative to the Reformation are covered here.

The Reformation (SOL WHII.3)

In depth study of primary source material grouped by country and reformation figure for advanced student research into the European Reformation.

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Unit Four – European Expansion

Who Goes There? European Exploration of the New World (SOL WHII.4)

This site is a comprehensive guide with maps and outlined topics relating to the European Exploration of the “New World”. A MUST VISIT SITE!!

European Exploration of the New World (SOL WHII.4)

A game involving groups of students in discovering the who’s and why’s of European exploration. Some pages may be missing on this site, but it provides a hands on activity and evaluation that students would enjoy.

Christopher Columbus (SOL WHII.4a)

A site exclusive to information on Christopher Columbus and his voyages.

Spain Comes to America (SOL WHII.4a)

A site of Spanish conquests in America with links and learning activities.

Christopher Columbus & Reasons for Exploration (SOL WHII.4a)

A short reading on the voyages of Columbus and the “gold, glory and God” theory with links to other sources.

European Voyages of Exploration (SOL WHII.4a)

A multimedia site for the study of 15^th and 16^th century European explorers and their explorations.

The Atlantic Slave Trade (SOL WHII.4e)

Multimedia site on the history of African slavery with links.

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Unit Five – Global Trade

The Ottoman Empire (SOL WHII.5)

A reference guide to the Ottoman Empire with links to other Middle East source material.

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Unit Six – Political Development in Modern Europe

Sixteenth Century Europe (SOL WHII.6)

An overview informational reading of Europe in the l6th century with illustration artwork and links to most related topics of this period of study.

Frederick II (SOL WHII.6b)

A selected reading on the history and contributions of Frederick the Great of Prussia.

Biography of Frederick the Great (SOL WHII.6b)

A short biography of Frederick’s life, achievements and legacy to Prussia.

Peter the Great (SOL WHII.6b)

This site presents a short but inclusive biography of Peter the Great’s achievements and legacy and a virtual tour of St. Petersburg, his “window on the west” with pictures.

Peter the Great: A Biography (SOL WHII.6b)

Short reading on Peter the Great.

Absolutism (SOL WHII.6b)

A reading that defines Absolutism and describes early France, specifically Louis XIV, as a prime example of an absolutist government.

Glorious Revolution (SOL WHII.6c)

A short reading on the Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England in a web site encyclopedia.

The Enlightenment (SOL WHII.6d)

Supplemental reading of names reasons for the Enlightenment, and consequences, with links to other sites.

The European Enlightenment (SOL WHII.6d)

Use the “browse” selection to explore the period of the European Enlightenment. Authors, subjects of the period and extensive links are provided at this site.

Reign of Terror (SOL WHII.6e)

Reference article on the Reign of Terror & Robespierre.

French Timeline (SOL WHII.6e)

Scroll down to the French Revolution and explore this site devoted to the history of France by timeline.

Napoleon (SOL WHII.6e)

Web site for PBS presentation of “Napoleon” with multimedia links to comprehensive information on Napoleon Bonaparte.

Wolfgang Mozart (SOL WHII.6g)

Short reading on Mozart with links to his compositions.

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Unit Seven – 19^th Century Europe Political and Social

What was the Congress of Vienna? (SOL WHII.7a)

Map of Europe after the Congress of Vienna (SOL WHII.7a)

An overview of the 19^th Century (SOL WHII.7a)

Conservatives make a comeback. In depth article with links to the 19^th century in Europe with research articles on most terms and themes in the unit.

Politics and the Revolutions of 1848 (SOL WHII.7b)

This site explores the countries involved in 1848 revolutions in Europe with links to additional sources.

Revolutions of 1848 (SOL WHII.7b)

Explanation of terms and “ism’s” associated with the revolutions of 1848.

Italian Unification (SOL WHII.7c)

Outline resource of the names and events leading to unification of the Italian city-states.

German Unification (SOL WHII.7d)

“Sherlock von Holmes” investigates the mystery of German unification. Gives complete and interesting information on the figures, events and chronology leading to German unification.

Otto von Bismarck (SOL WHII.7d)

A short informative history of the German statesman credited with the unification of Germany. Outline resource of the names and events leading to unification of the Italian city-states.

Nationalism (SOL WHII.7c-d)

Article on Bismarck and Cavour, leaders in unification of Germany and Italy and the application of the term “Nationalism”

The Unification of Italy and Germany (SOL WHII.7c-d)

A short but interesting essay with important names and terms on the history of Italy and Germany.

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Unit Eight—Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Age (SOL WHII.8a)

A big-print overview essay on the beginnings and technology that started the industrial revolution.

The Industrial Revolution (SOL WHII.8a)

On this web site, the student is introduced to names and inventions of the Industrial Revolution. A clear but brief history is included.

Industrial Revolution (SOL WHII.8a)

Web library of information with links to the industrial revolution. This site will basically cover all topics outlined.

The Industrial Revolution (SOL WHII.8a)

On this web site, the student is introduced to names and inventions of the Industrial Revolution. A clear but brief history is included.

The Two Countries that Invented the Industrial Revolution (SOL WHII.8a)

Brief article with pictures on the origin of the industrial revolution in England and the United States and a brief comparison.

Timeline of Inventions (SOL WHII.8a)

Capitalism (SOL WHII.8b)

Brief explanation of the history of capitalism and its importance in Europe with links to additional sources.

The Communist Manifesto (SOL WHII.8b)

Child Labor in the 19^th Century (SOL WHII.8c)

This site is devoted to the issues, reformers, conditions, and other important information about child labor in the 19^th century and the movement to reform it. Scroll down on the page to view the table with categories of links.

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Unit Nine—Imperialism

Imperialism (SOL WHII.8d,e)

This site is devoted to imperialism as it affected Asia, Africa and the Islamic world in the 19^th century. It provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and effects on each region and would be a good research site for the student

Imperialism Resources (SOL WHII.8d,e)

On this web site, the student is introduced to names and inventions of the Industrial Revolution. A clear but brief history is included.

European Imperialism Websites (SOL WHII.8d,e)

The major website for study of European imperialism in Asia with links to each region and the viewpoints on both sides of European imperialism and its effects.

The New Imperialism Map (SOL WHII.8d,e)

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Unit Ten—World War I

Causes of World War I (SOL WHI.9a)

Multimedia site devoted to the causes of World War I with links.

The Great War (SOL WHI.9)

This site is devoted to World War I with a comprehensive menu of information and topics relative to the period. An excellent research tool for the student.

World War I—Trenches on the Web (SOL WHI.9)

A site devoted to World War I with reference library. Excellent research source.

World War I, The Great War (SOL WHI.9)

Great link to all facets of WWI experiences and information.

BBC Schools Online World War I (SOL WHI.9)

The BBC developed this site with assistance from the Imperial War Museum. Multi link site.

WWI Posters (SOL WHI.9)

This site is a visual presentation of posters issued in Great Britain in World War I.

Maps and charts of WWI (SOL WHI.9)

History maps and charts of the war plans of World War I and other related subjects from Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

Treaty of Versailles (SOL WHI.9b)

The Main Menu Page for the Treaty of Versailles with charts & links to individual figures and research information about the Treaty that ended World War I.

The Russian Revolution (SOL WHI.9c)

Outline of the Russian Revolution with links to all major topics

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Unit Eleven—Post World War I

World History Timeline of events with pictures and commentary (SOL WHI.10)

This site lists important figures year by year beginning with 1920 and chronicles an event of that year with picture.

Post World War I (SOL WHI.10)

Studies of Post World War I Nationalism with links to maps & other resources.

Life under Italian Fascism (SOL WHI.10c)

Web site devoted to Italy under Fascism. Many links.

Nazi Fascism (SOL WHI.10c)

Web site of in depth study on fascism with links.

Time 100—Leaders in the 20^th Century—Adolf Hitler (SOL WHI.10c)

Biography with picture and sounds and links to other 20^th century figures.

Website for links to National Socialism (SOL WHI.10c)

Lectures for Stalin’s Russia (SOL WHI.10c)

A series of lectures on Stalin’s Russia so the student can choose a topic relating to the period and read about it.

Stalin (SOL WHI.10c)

On line biography of Stalin with links to additional sources.

Economic Effects of Japanese Militarism (SOL WHI.10c)

This site is devoted to the rise of militarism in Japan from the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 to the subsequent industrialization of the country & questions whether industrialization could have been achieved without militarism. This site is devoted to the rise of militarism in Japan from the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 to the subsequent industrialization of the country & questions whether industrialization could have been achieved without militarism.

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Unit Twelve—World War II

WWII Commemoration (SOL WHI.11)

A comprehensive overview of subjects and information on World War II. A handy research guide to the student seeking additional information on any particular facet of the war.

WWII Timeline (SOL WHI.11)

Pictorial timeline of events through World War II. By choosing a year on the line students can view the event and note key information relating to the event.

What did you do in the war Grandma? (SOL WHI.11)

An oral history of women of Rhode Island and their experiences in World War II. Also gives timelines and important events of the war period.

WWII Timeline (SOL WHI.11)

A comprehensive site listing by year the events and links to that time period.

Operation Overlord (SOL WHI.11)

The official web site with map and links of the D-Day, invasion of Normandy also called Operation Overlord.

The Holocaust (SOL WHI.11b)

Multi-link site devoted to all aspects of the Holocaust including accounts of survivors.

Holocaust History Project (SOL WHI.11b)

Japan under American Occupation (SOL WHI.11c)

Short reading on Japan in the Post War era of occupation by the United States.

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Unit Thirteen—Post World War II

CNN—Cold War (SOL WHII.12a)

This TV series examined in detail the events from the Yalta Conference to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. The series is available for the student to browse and would provide the most comprehensive look at the development of the Cold War and its role in history to the student. Issues, countries involved and major figures of the Cold War are depicted with clarity and insight in this series.

Cold War Policies (SOL WHII.12a)

A web site devoted to policies, figures, and information relating to the period of the Cold War. Pictures included and a chronology of events.

Korean War (SOL WHII.12a)

Multi media presentation of the Korean War with links.

Vietnam War (SOL WHII.12a)

Multi media site for Vietnam War and links to all aspects of history in the region.

Vietnam Online (SOL WHII.12a)

The on line presentation of the PBS series on the Vietnam War with multiple links.

NATO and Warsaw Pacts (SOL WHII.12a)

NATO/Warsaw Pact information web site with links

The Cold War (SOL WHII.12a)

Seven lessons on line on the Cold War.

Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh (SOL WHII.12c)

Short Essay on Independence of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh’s Role

Time 100—Ho Chi Minh (SOL WHII.12c)

Multimedia web site for “Time’s 100” people of the century. This site profiles a history of Ho Chi Minh and his influence in the history of Vietnam. Links to other major historical figures are included

Mao Zedong (SOL WHII.12c)

Web site devoted to Mao as a political leader, poet, statesman, and founder of the People's Republic of China.

Biography of Mao Zedong (SOL WHII.12c)

Jomo Kenyatta (SOL WHII.13b)

A Biography

African Nationalism (SOL WHII.13b)

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Unit Fourteen—Late 20^th Century

Modern Maps and Current Information Guide (SOL WHII.15)

This site gives current maps of all world countries, pictures of their flag, and pertinent information relating to each country that a student would want to research beyond textbook information. An excellent guide!

Market Forces and Security (SOL WHII.15)

This site discusses dynamic market forces and the relationship of security to globalization of market forces.

Bosnia-Herzegovina (SOL WHII.15)

Site devoted to study history, problems and culture of Bosnia-Herzegovina