World History Resources

The History Net

Features hundreds of articles and images from past and current history related magazines, eyewitness accounts of historic events, profiles of people who made history, interviews with noted historians and heroes, and daily history quizzes. From the National Historical Society and History Group of Cawles Enthusiast Media.

The Encyclopedia of World History:

Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000. Searchable by keyword and the table of contents is browsable.

World History

Incredible history resources and links from the Research Institute for the Humanities.

HyperHistory

Online Excellent web site covers world history with a combination of text and colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps. Famous people, events, history, science, culture, religion, and politics are all included.

Index of Resources for Historians

Arranged alphabetically, this incredible list of links covers all history from prehistory to modern, as well as countries, specific events, and geography.

EyeWitness

From Ibis, this uses personal letters, and essays to look at major events in history from the perspective of eyewitnesses, covering ancient to modern time periods.

History Guide

An excellent metasite for history from Gottingen, Germany, containing almost 1400 links emphasizing European and American history.

The Great Buildings Architecture around the world and across history in an online multimedia encyclopedia of world architecture, documenting 1,200 buildings and architects.

Ancient World Web

A large index of sites that contain information on ancient cultures.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Provides information and beautiful graphics on the ancient and medieval worlds.

Ancient Greece

Provides information on art and architecture, geography, history, mythology, people, wars, Olympics and other resources on the ancient Greeks.

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

From the PBS series, this companion site introduces us to the social and artistic innovations of ancient Greece, as well as providing interactive maps, a timeline, and information about famous Greeks.

Rome

Information on the Roman Empire and civilization from an online course on World Civilizations provided by a history professor from Washing State University. Click on "Contents" under "Browse" to pull up the list of topics covered.

Civilizations in Africa

Part of an on-line text of information on the various ancient kingdoms and civilizations of Africa, provided by a professor from Washington State University as part of a class on "World Civilizations to 1500". Click on "Contents" under "Browse" to pull up the list of topics covered.

African Timelines Well-developed timelines of African history from Ancient Africa to Post-Independence Africa covering history, orature, literature and film, from a Humanities course at Central Oregon Community College.

Netserf Medieval History Resources

Includes links to medieval history, arts, literature, weapons, culture, architecture, archeology, and more.

EuroDocs:

Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe Collection of primary Western European documents in translation, facsimile, or transcribed, from the Middle Ages into this century.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook

From Fordham University this site provides a digitized text and a large diversity of resources for information from the Reformation through the 21st Century. A browsable index provides easy access to resources of particular time periods or eras.

Islam, 622 AD-Present

Provides an encyclopedia-style introduction to Islamic history for high school students plus provides maps tables and an historical outline.

18th Century Resources

Good site for culture, history, and science of the 18th century.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook:

Industrial Revolution From Fordham University, this site provides information and links to historical texts and primary source documents on the Industrial Revolution, including sources on the social and political effects, as well as literary response.

Cybrary of the Holocaust

Includes 14 pages of links to Holocaust information sites, including current topics, such as the Swiss Bank controversy.

Museum of Tolerance / Simon Wiesenthal Center Online museum with a multimedia learning center that includes over 3000 text files and 10,000 images relating to WWII and the Holocaust, and also includes virtual exhibits and teacher resources.

Jewish Virtual Library

Featured areas include information on Jewish history, women, the Holocaust, travel, Israel and the States, Judaic treasures of the Library of Congress, maps, politics, biographies, religion, Israel, vital statistics, and more.

The Middle East

This site by SUNY at Albany's Department of History is a guide resources on the history and culture and politics of the Middle East.

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Resources: United States History

The History Net Features hundreds of articles and images from past and current history related magazines, eyewitness accounts of historic events, profiles of people who made history, interviews with noted historians and heroes, and daily history quizzes. From the National Historical Society and History Group of Cawles Enthusiast Media.

American and British History Resources on the Internet

A subject guide to reference resources, history gateways and other net resources on American and British history.

American Memory

The American Memory Collection of the Library of Congress. Examine historical events of the day in Today in History. Archival search is also available by event or topic and includes photos, documents, motion pictures and sound recordings.

American Studies

Web Guide to American Studies resources on the internet. Covers history and other aspects of American life, including economics, politics, social, literature, art, culture, race, etc.

Making of America

Excellent digital library which documents American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction, containing more than 1,600 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints.

This Day in History

From the History Channel, find out what happened on this day in history. Includes events, celebrity birthdays and popular music of the day, for every day of the year.

Historical Text Archive

Provides one of the most comprehensive collections of historical documents, arranged chronologically as well as topically with links to sites relating to American history.

Smithsonian Institution

Web site of the largest museum complex in the world with an extensive online collection and image database.

Great American Speeches

Great popular oratory from American political and literary figures from PBS.

Economic History Services: How Much Is That Worth?

Compares the purchasing power of money in the United States (or colonies) from 1720 to any other year including the present.

American Women's History: a Research Guide

A guide to books, articles, dissertations and primary sources, some of them digital collections with an impressive subject index.

National Women's Hall of Fame

A great site for biographical sketches and other information on famous and some lesser known women in American history.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present

Searchable by name or by subject, this site provides biographies and other information on women who have been left out of the history books (mostly American but some international figures as well).

Women of Our Time

A site from the Smithsonian Institution that offers an interactive gallery and photographs of some of America's most famous and influential women. Also included are brief biographical information and a discussion of photographic styles.

Black History: Exploring African American Issues on the Web

This black history site explores African-American issues on the WEB through a full range of activities.

Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery

This is a companion web site to the PBS series of the same title, and contains multiple resources with four major narratives and a "resource bank" with extensive listings of people and events, historical documents, and conversations with experts and scholars.

Archiving Early America

Primary sources for the revolutionary period, including newspaper articles as well as important political documents.

18th Century Resources

Good site for culture and science of the 18th century.

American Civil War Home Page

This site offers a large collection of links on all aspects of the Civil War, including timelines, letters, diaries, battle information, and photographs.

United States Civil War Center

From Louisiana State University, this is an extensive collection of civil War information and resources that "promote the study of the Civil War from the perspectives of all professions, occupations, and academic disciplines." Impressive links to all subject areas from abolition and architecture to war statistics and weapons.

Aboard the Undergound Railroad

This site from the National Park Service documents historic posts where slaves found shelter along the Underground Railroad. Also provides links to biographies, the slave trade, early anti-slavery, operation of the UGRR, and the Civil War.

Documenting the American South:

North American Slave Narratives An e-text collection from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries presents "the narratives of fugitive and former slaves published in broadsides, pamphlets, or book form in English up to 1920."

Lewis & Clark: A Journey of the Corps of Discovery

This comprehensive and informative web site complements the Ken Burns produced PBS special of the same name. Includes illustrations, maps, portraits, biographies, history of native tribes, a searchable archive, timeline, interviews and more.

Ellis Island

Site of the Ellis Island Museum and Immigrant Wall of Honor.

Immigration in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Bibliographical essays on immigration from the H-Net, Humanities and Social Sciences Online.

The People's Century

This PBS companion to its 26 part series provides information on the major events of the past century and includes a timeline, transcripts, video clips and more.

Picturing the Century

A site from the U.S. national archives, highlights 100 years through photography. Explore an era or view portfolios of famous American photographers Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, George Ackerman and others.

20th Century History by the Decades

From the Chico High School Helpful Bookmarks, this page has well-organized links to excellent 20th century sites divided by decade about many of the of the events, people and trends of the 20th century.

Immigration in the 1920s

Essays on immigration and immigration policy in America in the 1920s.

America from the Great Depression to World War II: Photographs from the FSA-OWI 1935-1945

More than 112,000 black-and-white and 1600 color photographs from the Farm Security Administration-Office of War Information collection.

American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940

A Depression era site from the Library of Congress's American Memory digital library archive which offers more than 2,900 documents from some 300 writers in 24 states chronicling the experiences of Americans who lived at the turn of the century.

New Deal Network

A research and learning resource devoted to the public works and art projects of the New Deal.

Surviving the Dustbowl

This site from PBS looks at the disastrous social and economic effects of the eight year long drought and accompanying dust storms in the Great Plains.

Riding the Rails

This site from PBS' American Experience focuses on those who hitched train rides during the great Depression, many of whom were teenagers. Timeline of the 1930's, maps bibliographies of great books and oral histories are included.

Creative American Portraits by Carl Van Vechten, 1932-1964

Browse a collection of photographs of famous American people and places taken between 1932 and 1964. Features many photographs from African American history and the Harlem Renaissance in addition to other movements of the time, as well as celebrities and some American landscapes.

The 20th Century

This web site looks at important events and discoveries of the 20th century. Provides many photographs and documents.

Vietnam: Echoes of War CNN's

In-Depth 25th anniversary special on the Vietnam War explains how the war has affected the United States, Vietnam , and its surrounding countries today, providing articles and links to primary source documents, a timeline and much more.

Vietnam: A Television History

From PBS' American Experience, this site presents biographies on the key figures involved in Vietnam and provides a timeline of events, weapons used and information about MIA status of prisoners, plus regional maps and essential documents.

Battlefield: Vietnam

PBS's site describing the Vietnam conflict's battle history from 1954 to 1975, providing a timeline, a historical synopsis and articles focusing on unique issues such as guerrilla tactics and the air war.

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Resources: Government and Politics

FirstGov: Your First Click to the U.S. Government

Easy to navigate web-site that provides a gateway to every online resource offered by the Federal Government.

United States Government

Manual Provides a searchable version of the the most recent five US government manuals which contain information on all branches of the government as well as departments and agencies. The contents are also browsable.

POTUS: Presidents of the United States

From the Internet Public Library, this excellent site offers biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, speeches and writings, election results, odd facts and presidential highlights.

The White House

Information on the White House and its occupants both past and present, plus the latest information on the President's agenda and focus. This site also provides easy access to current Federal social statistics and information produced by Federal agencies.

American Experience: the Presidents

Information on 20th century American Presidents and their times, policies and their presidential record.

The American Presidency:

A Glorious Burden Straight from the Smithsonian's national Museum of American History, this site provides information about each of the commanders-in-chief and connects to some of the relics of those who held the office.

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents

Also from the Smithsonian Institute, portraits of the presidents are accompanied by brief biographies.

THOMAS:

Federal Legislative Information on the Internet Daily account of proceedings in House and Senate searchable by keyword, as well as links to House and Senate gopher sites and LCMARVEL.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)

A guide to free educational Web sites created by federal government agencies. This is a clearinghouse for all government resources. This provides an incredible amount of resources.

Justice Department

Web site for the U.S. Department of Justice.

FindLaw:

Supreme Court Opinions most comprehensive collection of Supreme Court decisions, dating back to 1937. Cases can be browsed by vol.,year, party name, citation number and full text; also a searchable database of decisions since 1893.

LII:

Supreme Court Collection Contains all Supreme Court opinions issued since May 1990 and a historic collection of approximately 600 of the most important cases, which can be searched by party name, topic, or opinion author.

FedWorld/Flite Supreme Court Decisions Searchable by case name or keyword search full-text of every decision, plus references to other Supreme Court decision sites.

U.S. Supreme Court + Database Project devoted to making the 6,700 opinions of the US Supreme Court available. Includes historic archives as well as current cases.

ABA network From the American Bar Association, this site is devoted to the various aspects of the trial system, including courts and legal procedures, steps in a trial, being a judge, mediation and more resources having to do with law and the legal system.

Congress.Org

A directory of information about the members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, including committees.

Federal News Service-Congressional Transcripts Online

This site provides immediate transcripts of government briefings, speeches, press conferences and other newsmaker events frm domestic and international news bureaus.

Senators A directory of the United States senators of the 107th Congress.

The United States Navy Home page for the United States Navy has a lot of useful military information and great fact sheets.

The Air Force Link Web site for the United States Air Force features news articles and fact sheets.

The United States Army Web site for the army is the most text-heavy of the military sites and gives up to the minute Army news coverage, plus links to other military web sites and news publications.

U.S. Federal Interagency Council A comprehensive database that offers statistical information compiled by more than 70 agencies of the government. Searchable by agency, program, subject or keyword.

Bureau of the Census Provides data about the people and the economy of the United States.

Census Data, 1790-1860 This is a searchable database of historical, social, economic, and demographic data from the Decennial Census of the U.S. from 1970 to 1860.

Statistical Abstract of the United States Provides selected features form the Statistical Abstract, including USA statistics in brief, state rankings and profiles, and frequently requested tables.

AmeriStat This is a one-stop source for U.S. population data covering thirteen subject areas including "Marriage & Family," "Education," "Migration," "Income & Poverty," and "Mortality."

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy Provides a core group of current and historical government documents, including the United States Code, Supreme Court decisions since 1937, the Federal Register, the Budget of the United States, the Statistical Abstract of the United States, economic reports,and many other government publications and documents.

Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents Online searchable database of government publications available full-text, including the Federal Register, the Congressional Record, Supreme Court Decisions, and much more.

Political Parties Alphabetical list of political parties in the United States provided by Project Vote Smart, with links to other information about political parties in the United States and the world. Provides a list of links to state and federal officials.

League of Women Voters Provides Information on presidential candidates and voting records of members of congress.

Presidency 2000 Provides information on all the candidates running in the presidential election, including 3rd party candidates.

The Official Site of the Democratic National Committee Latest press releases, opinion poll voting and campaign information.

The Republican National Committee Latest news, key issues, GOP directory, and information on the Republican Party agenda, as well as opinion poll voting.

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Resources: The 50 States

Local Governments From the Library of Congress

provides links to state and local government resources.

All Fifty American States

Provides links to state home pages for every state in the union.

50 States.com

Provides "folders" of factual information, maps, biographies, etc. for every U.S. state, as well as for the commonwealths and territories.

States From Infoplease.com

This site lists each state and provides information on capital, population, median age, elected officials, history, economy, points of interest, and other facts. Also includes maps.

Stately Knowledge From the Internet Public Library

Provides facts on any states in the union, plus Washington, DC. Includes a searchable database, comparative charts, bibliographies, and more.

StatesNews

Information and news from the Council of State Governments.

State of Illinois

State of Illinois government web pages.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

Information about state historic sites and memorials.

Illinois State Museum Exhibits

Learn about the history of Illinois, the ice ages, fossils, and state symbols.

Chicago Historical Society

Excellent digital collection of Chicago history sources with a searchable archive, plus other Chicago and history links.

Chicago History Magazine Index

An online index covering 1988 to 1996 issues of Chicago History Magazine, an excellent source of information on Chicago History, published by the Chicago Historical Society. Stevenson's library subscribes to this magazine and is archived back to 1973.

Chicago Public Library

Main page of the CPL contains "Learn Chicago" with excellent organized and detailed information on Chicago and its history with links to their digital collections, special collections and archives. Their "Internet Resources" provide additional links to valuable information by subject.

Digital Past

A searchable collection of local Chicago north suburban library digital archives provided through the North Suburban Library System. Contains local history and other special collections provided by 15 area libraries.

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Resources: Geography and Culture

Country Studies

Full-text version of the books published by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Superintendent of Documents. Covers most countries of the world.

Background Notes on Countries

Provided by the U. S. Department of State, this site includes information on geographic entities and international organizations.

Atlapedia

Profiles of every country in the world. Includes facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language and history.

The List From World Atlas.com, this site supplies lists and information on the earth, continents, countries, oceans and seas, islands, and much more.

International Database Provides statistical tables of demographic and socioeconomic facts for 227 countries.

Fodor's Provides resources for travelers and information on different cities and countries, especially lodging, restaurants and sites for designing and planning vacations.

CIA World Fact Book

Profiles and current statistics on countries.

Your Nation

Allows one to run comparisons on data on countries collected from the CIA World Factbook.

CountryReports.org

Profiles every nation and province of the world. Provides text, maps, flags, weather, news and the national anthems. Browsable and searchable.

Geographia Homepage

In-depth destination guides to over 75 countries, online tourist offices, travel stories, and more.

Population Index on the Web

This is a primary reference tool to the world's population literature. It presents an annotated bibliography of recently published books, journal articles, working papers, and other materials on population topics. Searchable and browsable database of 46, 035 abasracts of demographic literature from 1986 - 2000.

City Population

Site containing the principal cities, nations and agglomerations of the world, with tables and maps.

Map Collection Perry-Castaneda

Map collection includes world maps, state maps, country maps, city and regional maps, historical maps and links to electronic gazetteers and other map related sites.

Map Collections: 1544-1999

Map collections from Library of Congress' American Memory database, organized by seven major categories.

World Atlas: Maps and Geography of the World From About.com

This is an excellent collection of maps and other geographical information on continents and countries.

Flags of All Countries

An excellent site with flags, maps and information on the people, government, economy, etc. of every country in the world.

World Flags

Large, clear, printable flag graphics can be found here.

National Atlas of the United States

The national atlas online, with an interactive browser, allows one to locate more than 2,000,000 geographic names in the United States.

ParkNet

Information on National Parks in the United States from the National Park Service.

Holiday Web Sites

Provides links to information about holidays.

The Worldwide Holiday and Festival Site

Covers holidays and festivals around the world. Contents can be browsed by country or religion or search by keyword.

National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian

A beautiful site with notes on current exhibitions, research links and more.

The Native American Anthology

A list of links on Native American history, art, texts, literature, nations (tribes) and more. Click on contents under "Browse". Click on "Internet Resources on Native Americans". Provided by Richard Hooker from Washington State University.

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Class Listing

Three units of credit in social studies are required for graduation. Students are permitted to select additional courses in the various social studies.

Students will register for at least one year of social studies during their freshman or sophomore year (Geography or World History). One unit of U.S. History is required of juniors and seniors will take Economics, African-American History, Government or Current Issues.