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World History Commons

An open educational resource with peer-reviewed content for world and global history teachers, scholars, and students. This website provides more than 1,700 annotated primary sources, 100 teaching guides, 30 overviews of methods and approaches, and 250 website reviews. To learn more, consult this guide to using the site and our video guides for community college settings.

American and Zanzibari Trade Contract, 1841
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Chinese Junk, early 18th century
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A Continent Divided: The U.S. - Mexico War
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Health Ordinances of Pistoia, 1348
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
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Reunion
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Misión San Juan Capistrano
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A letter from U.S. President Andrew Jackson to the Senate Dated Washington, May 30, 1834
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The Emperor and the Imperial Guard on the Island of Elba
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Painting of Imelda Marcos, Philippine First Lady
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Printing Press
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Remains of the Puerta de la Ciudadela
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Early Modern Ottoman Carpet at the Walters Art Museum
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The Secret of England's Greatness
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London Newspaper
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