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\nAmerican Diplomacy in World War II\n

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\nThe “Grand Alliance” between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union was established during World War II to counter the aggression of German and Japan. A four-resource collection looks at the differences in the members’...\n
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\nAsian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress\n

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\nThe three lessons in the “Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (AAPI) in Congress” module are designed to help young historians understand the important role Americans with heritage in Asia and the Pacific Islands have played in American...\n
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\nAnticommunism in Postwar America, 1945–1954: Witch Hunt or Red Menace?\n

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\nFrom allies to enemies—the post-World War II period saw a dramatic shift in the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. A three-lesson collection examines the turbulent period and the rise of the anti-communist...\n
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\nWomen's Role in the War Effort\n

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\nDid you know that many women were Confederate spies during the Civil War? The resource focuses particularly on the important role women played for both the Union and Confederacy. It uses exercises such as a discussion, video, analyzing...\n
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\nA Just War or Just a War?\n

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\nWhat, if anything, makes a war \"just\"? This is an interesting and important question to explore with your class, and you can utilize an excellent lesson plan to support your group inquiry. The American Revolution and the War of 1812...\n
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\nThe Civil War: A Nation Divided\n

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\nDiscuss the differences between the North and the South and how those differences led to the Civil War. Middle schoolers examine and analyze a famous speech or writing by President Lincoln in order to better understand the speaker's...\n
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\nHow to Win a World War\n

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\nHigh schoolers are have begun to learn  the art of diplomacy with each other, but do they understand how diplomacy works at a global level?  The second in a series of four lessons, guides scholars in evaluating primary sources....\n
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\nThe Beginning of the War -- Two Views on Texas\n

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\nYoung scholars discuss the factors that can lead to war, and the motivations of countries going into war. They research two viewpoints on Texas during the Mexican War and participate in a debate with their classmates.\n
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\nVietnam War, The 20th Century, World history\n

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\nThe history, context, and ramifications of the Vietnam War are the topics of this lecture, which details the roles of China, England, France, and the U.S. in the conflict. A timeline and map guide viewers through the events of the...\n
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\nThe Vietnam War 1954-1975\n

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\nDiscuss the full travesty of the Vietnam War. Whether it's for history class, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day, this slide show is sure to make an impact on learners in the upper grades. Vivid images, concise language, and the complete...\n
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\nVietnam 1945 - 1975 :The 10,000 Day War\n

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\nEach phase of the Vietnam War is fully developed and defined in terms of political cause and effect and social action. Phase one covers the onset of the war in 1945 through the French defeat at Dienbienphu. Phase two discusses American...\n
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\nPattern of US Cold War Interventions, The 20th Century, World history\n

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\nExploring the patterns and themes between Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam, including pre- and post-U.S. involvement, this lecture reinforces the concept of history repeating itself. Corrupt regimes, the emergence of Communism and redistribution...\n
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\nThe Seven Years War and the Great Awakening\n

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\nThis fantastic video discusses the economic foundations and major implications of the Seven Years War in the United States. It begins by covering the roots of the war in the battle between the British and French over trade in the...\n
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\nLearning From World War II and Connecting It to the Present\n

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\nCompare and contrast World War II to the modern Iraq war with this instructional activity. After watching a film, learners use supporting evidence to support their point of view of the conflicts. Using the internet, they create a...\n
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\nCivil War Literature Circle\n

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\nHistorical fiction can be a valuable asset when learning about the past. Integrate several novels written about the Civil War into your social studies unit, with groups of four working collaboratively to comprehend the novel from...\n
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\nWorld War I Poster Project\n

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\nThese three worksheets will help get your World War I propaganda poster project well on its way! It offers sample images of various types of propaganda topics, such as buying victory bonds or joining military forces. It then provides a...\n
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\nCivil War Newspaper\n

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\nOne photograph can represent so much more than the images on the film. Eighth graders select a photograph from the Civil War era and conduct additional research based on the subject matter from the picture. Once they complete the...\n
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\nThough short in duration, the Spanish-American War is an integral part of history. The video discusses the causes of the war, what brought the 13-week war to a close, and describes the conflict between democratic ideals and racist...\n
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\nWorld War II - Memory Book\n

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\nEighth graders read about and reflect upon a variety of events that occurred during World War II. They conduct research on the Holocaust and Anne Frank's life, the attack on Pearl Harbor, American life during this time and the...\n
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\nCultural Diplomacy and Propaganda During the Cold War\n

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\nThere's a fine line between diplomacy and propaganda. Young historians consider that boundary by examining documents from the Cold War, including memorandum about the lunar program and Peace Corps in addition to a propaganda film. Using...\n
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\nLincoln's Suspension of Habeas Corpus During the Civil War\n

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\nWhat is the balance between constitutional rights and security during a war? Young historians debate the question while looking at Lincoln's decision to suspect habeas corpus during the Civil War. After reviewing his order, discussion...\n
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\nLesson 3: Japan's \"Southern Advance\" and the March toward War, 1940-1941\n

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\nHigh school historians interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources to decide if the southern advance was a reckless step toward war, or if it was reasonable. They research the Japanese southern advance tactics during the...\n
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\nThe Gathering Storm: The Coming of the Civil War\n

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\nTake a longer look at a formative time in history with a lesson that explores the causes of the American Civil War. After viewing a series of images and explanations for various forces at play, middle schoolers choose the images that...\n
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\nPresident Madison's 1812 War Message: Answers Lead to More Questions\n

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\nStudents investigate President Madison's case for declaring war against Great Britain. Students assume the roles of newspaper reporters and cite key points in Madison's argument for declaring war, and hypothesize about primary documents...\n
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