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HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about the American Revolution

Historical World Leaders

Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword

The Biographic Dictionary: Covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day- SEARCHABLE by keyword

Famous People: The online database which chronicles the lives of people throughout the world. This list includes historical figures, celebrities and those individuals who have influenced the lives of others.

TIME 100: The Most Important People of the 20th Century: Photographs, biographies, sound

World Praesidents: A database of US Presidents and World Leaders. Includes brief facts about each President and World Leader: Country, Full Name, Birth Date, Birth Place, Death Date, Terms, Education, and Preceded by, Succeeded by, Political Party, Other Political Titles

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Alexander the Great from PBS

Alexander the Great on the Web

Alexander the Great: Photographs, important facts and information

Alexander the Great: His life, his family, his conquests, and his battles, including links to various Alexander the Great sites and resources on the WWW

JULIUS CAESAR

Julius Caesar: Complete biographical Information

Julius Caesar: The Last Dictator: Biographical information about his youth, early career, the Gaelic and Civil War, his assassination

FIDEL CASTRO

Castro

Fidel Castro: A biography

WINSTON CHURCHILL

Winston Churchill: Information and facts about his role in history

EMPEROR HIROHITO

Emperor Hirohito: A Grolier profile

ADOLF HITLER

Adolf Hitler: Information and facts about his role in history

SADDAM HUSSEIN

Saddam Hussein: A CNN profile

HELMUT KOHL

Helmut Kohl

NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV

Nikita Khruschev: A biography

Nikita Khrushchev: Historical facts and information; biographical information

LENIN

Lenin: Information and facts about his role in history

NELSON MANDELA

Biography of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Biography

Nelson Mandela Profile: Biographical information, and links to sites about Mandela

KARL MARX

Karl Marx: Information and facts about his role in history

BERNITO MUSSOLINI

Bernito Mussolini: Information and links to more information

NAPOLEON

PBS: Napoleon

JOSEPH STALIN

Joseph Stalin:Information and facts about his role in history

MARGARET THATCHER

Margaret Thatcher: Time profile

LEON TROTSKY

Leon Trotsky: Information and facts about his role in history

BORIS YELTSIN

Boris Yeltsin: A CNN profile

Historical World Leader Links

American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Historical Text Archive Archive: Collection of Essays about important events in history

History Buff: Resources about America's history SEARCHABLE by keyword

Liberty Online: Historical People and their words, historical documents, historical geography, battle maps, links to other map sites

Smithsonian National Museum of American History: Complete archived collections

USA History Page: Native American history, Colonial period, revolution, early republic, 19th century, 20th century

 

Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword

American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motiion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword

Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword

The Biographic Dictionary: Covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day- SEARCHABLE by keyword

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE

Who2: Find famous people biographies fast! This site also lists links to more information about each person. - SEARCHABLE by keyword

PBS American History Magazine for Students

The American Experience / Wayback: Monthly online magazine aimed at middle school students which highlights historical events, topics, and persons in American history with articles, photographs, factoids and more.

Link to the History Channel

The History Channel: Each month the History Channel takes new explorations into the past and puts them on display for you, utilizing state-of-the-art interactive technology; listen to speeches drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the Twentieth Century. The History Channel Time Machine brings you to a different speech every day; trivia quiz; fact of the day; games

...Alexander the Great was one of the most famous generals in history? He conquered much of the early civilized world, and introduced Greek ideas and ways to the people he conquered.
...Hammurabi, a famous historical world leader, defeated the Sumerians about 3,000 years ago, and created Hammurabi's Laws which stated that strong people should not hurt weak people?
...the first Egyptian pharaoh was Menes? Pharaoh is another name for king.
...one of Egypt's most famous and powerful pharaohs was a woman names Hatshepsut? She sent ships to parts of the world to find treasures.
...Confucius was one of China's greatest teachers?
...Socrates was one of the wisest men in Greece? He became famous for asking questions about almost everything.
...Julius Caesar was a famous Roman dictator? He was responsible for conquering many new lands for Rome.
...Augustus Caesar became the first Roman emperor? He brought peace to the Roman empire.
...Charlemagne was one of the greatest kings to rule during the Middle Ages? He believed that people should learn as much as they could.
...Martin Luther founded the Protestant religion?
...King William of France conquered the English, and after his death, other kings built a strong government for England?
...Henry II of England established laws for all of the people of England?
...King John, who was considered unfair, was forced by English nobles to sign the Maga Carta which limited the powers of a king?
...under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, England became one of the most powerful nations in the world?
...Joseph Stalin, a leader of the Soviet Union, wanted all of Eastern Europe to become communist?
...Lech Walesa was a famous leader in Poland who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983? He was the leader of the Solidarity movement in Poland which won freedom from communist rule.
...Mikhail Gorbachev, a famous leader of the Communist party, is known for bringing many new ideas into the communist government?
...one of the most famous leaders in Africa was Nelson Mandela? He fought against apartheid (separation of whites and blacks)?
...Mao Zedong, a Communist general, took control of China after World II ended and began to rebuild China?
...Mohandas Gandhi, a Hindu, helped free India from British rule? He believed in nonviolence.
...Simon Bolivar led a rebellion against Spanish rule in South America?
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