Modern History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu

 

Modern World History - http://www.bbc.co.uk/education

 
  This website is one of series of history primary sourcebooks. It is intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses in modern European history and American history.   The BBCi website on Modern History is a superb reference source for students and teachers. This website also includes a quiz to test your knowledge and is highly recommended.  
 
 
 
 

V.L.H. - http://www-geschichte.fb15.uni-dortmund.de

 

The French Revolution - http://history.hanover.edu

 
  Virtual Library History is a useful "jumping-off" point for many reference sources on modern history. The website is maintained as part of the Department of History, University of Dortmund.   Reference sources of a number of websites with information on the French Revolution.  
 
 
 
 

Around the World in the 1890s - http://lcweb2.loc.gov

 

The plague of 1348-1350 - http://www.godecookery.com

 
  The "World's Transportation Commission Photograph Collection" contains nearly 900 images by American photographer William Henry Jackson.   A website detailing the story of the plague in England during 1348 - 1350.  
 
 
 
 

Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall - http://www.newseum.org

 

The Cold War - http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/

 
  This site explores the history of the wall and examines Germany and Europe today. This online tour cover the role of news in the divided city of Berlin.   CNN's landmark documentary series in this award-winning Web site. Navigate interactive maps, See archival footage, learn more about the key players, read recently declassified documents.  
 
 
 
 

Amelia Earhart - http://teacher.scholastic.com/earhart/

 

This Day in History - http://www.historychannel.com/today/

 
  Set against the backdrop of fascinating but volatile world events, "The Flight of Amelia Earhart" provides a unique opportunity for students to study the enduring legacy of an American hero.   A fascinating website that lets you look up specific information on what happened at certain key points in history.