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Absolutism and Enlightenment (3 Weeks)
Absolutism (Necessary Background for Enlightenment)
Age of Absolutism - Introductory reading and map activity
Enlightenment
Enlightenment Primary Source Lessons with teacher background materials
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Extensive Primary Source Library - Fordham University has organized this topically
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Political Revolutions (3 Weeks)
American Revolution
English Bill of Rights from 1689 - Primary Source
Declaration of Independence - Includes transcript as well as digitized version with zoom features
National Archives: Revolution and the New Nation - Primary Sources and Lesson Plans
French Revolution
History Channel Overview of French Revolution - Background with video
Stanford University's French Revolution Digital Archive - Excellent primary sources
Declaration of the Rights of Man - Primary Source
The Politics of Revolution Lesson Plan - PBS French Revolution
Napoleon: Lesson Plans - PBS Unit Plan