• The Political Realists of Continental Europe
  Enlightened Philosophers, such as Voltaire and Diderot, and the Physiocrats, who were ministers to the French court, did not wish to limit the powers of the Monarchies. They attempted to persuade European Rulers to redirect power towards the rationalization of economic and political structures and the liberation of intellectual life.
  To keep everyone from exercising too much freedom, however, there would be an absolute monarch. This phenomenon is known as Enlightened Absolutism.
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• The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire.
  This is a short page giving the major dates in the rise and fall of The Spanish Empire.
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• The Society of Colonial Wars in Connecticut - Home Page
  This is the home site of the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Colonial Wars. They preserve the history of the events and the men who assisted in the establishment and preservation of the American Colonies. This site focuses on the Sate of Connecticut.
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• The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut - Warfare in the 18th Century
  Read this interesting article by Robert K.Wright Jr about the Colonial Military and warfare in the 18th Century.
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• The trial of John Peter Zenger
  This trial brought about the beginnings of freedom of speech. Here is what the web site says..."No country values free expression more highly than we do, and no case in American history stands as a greater landmark on the road to protection for freedom of the press than the trial of a German immigrant printer named John Peter Zenger. On August 5, 1735, twelve New York jurors, inspired by the eloquence of the best lawyer of the period, Andrew Hamilton, ignored the instructions of the Governors's hand-picked judges and returned a verdict of "Not Guilty" on the charge of publishing "seditious libels." The Zenger trial is a remarkable story of a divided Colony, the beginnings of a free press, and the stubborn independence of American jurors"
  Essays, chronology, biographical sketches, journal excerpts, images, and trial record relating to the trial of John Peter Zenger. Information on the freedom of the press included as well.
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• The War of Austrian Accession
  In 1740 the deaths of two European monarchs plunged the continent into war. Frederick William I, the “sergeant major” King of Prussia, died on 31st May 1740. On his death the Prussian throne passed to his ruthlessly ambitious son, Frederick.
  The war of Austrian Accession also know as King George's War featuring the battles at Dettingen, Fontenoy,Roucoux and Lauffeldt
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• Treaty of Utrecht: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
  Also from the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage website, read about the Treaty that ended the war and how it affected the area. The 13th article most affected the area.
  Treaty of Utrecht--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
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• UK Tea Council: Tea 4 You : East India Company
  The United Kindom Tea Council web site has this information about the East India Company of the 18th century.
  UK Tea Council is an independent non-profit making body dedicated to promoting tea and its unique story for the benefit of those who produce, sell and enjoy tea.
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• Underground Railroad in Indiana
  Learn about the Underground Railroad in Indiana. This was the organization that assisted slaves escaping from slavery in the southern states during the 19th century.
  The Indiana Historical Bureau provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the state of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world.
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• University of Delaware Library: DELAWARE IN WARTIME
  From the University of Delaware Library, take a look at this information about Delaware's contributions during the American Revolution.
  Online exhibition text for Delaware in Wartime, featuringprimary source material from Special Collections at the University of Delaware Library.
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• War of 1812
  Learn about one of the forgotten wars of American History from Hiwtory Central. Although not well known, this is the war where F. Scott Key wrote the National Anthem of the United states.
  The major battles and causes of the War of 1812 are covered in this section. Many of Battle of the War of 1812 include multimedia presentations. There are also links to other sites on the war of 1812 and books
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• War of 1812 Articles, Book reviews, replicas, reenactment info, quizzes, sound clips, links....
  The Military Heritage web site has articles, information about reenactments and Units, book reviews and more about the War of 1812.
  The War of 1812 Website offers articles, War of 1812 links, uniform charts, War of 1812 book reviews, War of 1812 reenactments, military replicas (swords uniforms)
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• wargame flags, wargame miniatures, flags, miniatures, historical miniatures, wargame, wargames flags, vexilology, wargames, ...
  This interesting site contains information on the various flags used during the war of the Spanish Succession. This Web site is mainly for war gamers, but it is useful.
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• Weapons for Pirates of the Caribbean
  This page shows images of weapons used by pirates during the 17th and 18th centuries. Each image includes a description of the weapon.
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• Weapons of the American Revolution
  From the 11th Pennsylvania Regimental reenacting unit's web site, check out this section on the Weapons of the American Revolution.
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• Welcome to Historic Deerfield
  Historic Deerfield is a museum of New England history and art within the carefully preserved 328 year old western Massachusetts village of Deerfield.
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• WELCOME TO THE TENTH REGIMENT OF FOOT WEB SITE
  Information on the British 10th Regiment, who recreate the regiment as of April 1775, can be found on their site.
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• White Oak Society - Deer River, Minnesota
  The society recreates the life of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region during the late 18th century.
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• William Penn's Plan of Union-1697
  Take a look at one of the earliest known plans for union among the Colonies as proposed by William Penn. This article is found on history1700s.com
  Take a look at one of the earliest known plans for union among the colonies as proposed by William Penn.
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• Wishbones Firepit
  A reenactors home page that has a journal about his trekking through history. He relives the life of a Mountain man. Learn about the methods of the 18th century outdoorsman.
  This web site is dedicated to the sharing of information on pre-1840 history, re-enacting and trekking.
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