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\nThe War in the Pacific by the Numbers\n

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\nIt may be difficult to quantify the cost of war, but an informative resource shows learners the toll of the Pacific campaign during World War II. From the number of presidents who served during the war (two) to the square feet of a...\n
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\nEvaluating the US Decision to Drop the Atomic Bombs\n

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\nWhile the use of the atomic bomb was the definitive end of World War II, the terrible weapons left new questions. Young scholars use primary sources and analytical worksheets to consider the implications of the fateful decision. Then,...\n
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\nIwo Jima: The View from the Front Lines\n

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\nIwo Jima was the site of some of the most grim fighting in World War II. Learners consider this fact while examining primary sources, including letters home, from those on the front lines. After they complete the analysis, scholars then...\n
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\nEisenhower on D-Day: Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources\n

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\nDwight D. Eisenhower's message to troops for D-Day is iconic. Individuals examine Eisenhower's words and compare that to historians' understanding of the epic events of that day using primary sources, an essay, and a Venn diagram to...\n
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\nAir War over Berlin\n

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\nThe air Battle of Berlin was harrowing with fighter pilots so close in the skies they could see each other's eyes. A video studies the important engagement, explaining that while the Allies lost the largest number of men in a single air...\n
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\nWhat Would You Do? Scenario: Bombing to Invade\n

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\nThe D-Day invasion was critical to the Allies defeating Nazi Germany. However, they needed to make sure Hitler could not get resources to France to fight back. Should the Allies bomb the rail lines feeding the German army through France...\n
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\nLiberation of Paris\n

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\nThe tide has turned, the spread of the German advance has slowed! An informative video shows the allied troops advance to liberate Paris using actual footage from the war. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the...\n
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\nThe End of the War\n

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\nV-E day is almost here, the Allies are victorious! Using a video  that features archival footage and photos, scholars watch as the Allies are successful, and the war in Europe is brought to a close. Learners also witness the Allies'...\n
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\nFranklin Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Address - December 8, 1941\n

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\nThe audio of President Franklin Roosevelt's speech regarding Pearl Harbor teaches pupils about the attack and its impact on the United States' involvement in World War II.\n
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\nHarry S. Truman's Atomic Bomb Address - August 9, 1945\n

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\nThe United States' decision to implement the atomic bomb in 1945 is still a source of debate today. Learners listen to the audio from President Truman's speech to address the nation to better understand why the United States resorted to...\n
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\nIwo Jima\n

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\nAn informative video gives scholars a chance to see just what it was like during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Archival footage from 1945 offers an engaging and realistic look at just what soldiers faced when joining the war.  \n
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\nPicturing the War in the Pacific Photos, Datelines and Captions\n

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\nYoung historians have the opportunity to see photos from the war in the Pacific and learn more about what each photo represents. Scholars use their knowledge of WWII to match dates and descriptions to real-life photos from the war. The...\n
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\nPreserving Battlefields\n

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\nSave that site! Budding historians go on a rescue mission to save important Civil War battle sites using a project-based instructional activity. After carefully researching the importance of critical engagements and evaluating current...\n
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\n1861: The Country Goes to War\n

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\nWhile the firing on Ft. Sumter may have seemed like a sudden event, the long march to war spanned decades. Using games and a presentation, class members review the events that led up to the fateful April day in 1861 when brother turned...\n
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\nA Day in the Life of a Cossack Warrior\n

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\nA day in the life of a Zaporozhian Cossack would challenge even the toughest soldier. Find out more about these independent-minded warriors in a short video.\n
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\nThe Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and Escalation of the Vietnam War\n

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\nThe Gulf of Tonkin Resolution propelled America's involvement into a bloody conflict—and it was based on a fallacy. Using the resolution and other documents from the Vietnam War, including declassified documents, young historians...\n
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\nThe Normandy Campaign: The Advance Inland\n

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\nOver the summer of 1944, the Allied powers of World War II came together to take back the beaches of France. See the ways each division operated to turn the tide of war with an interactive timeline and map.\n
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\nExamining an Important Battle in WWII\n

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\nIn this military history assignment, research provides a foundation for a report on the United States' strategy for a specific battle during World War II. This resource does not include recommended sources of information or a rubric....\n
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\nThe Lion Of Verdun - Philippe Pétain\n

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\nA lion of the battlefield, Philippe Petain directed the French forces during World War I. What influence did he and victory have over France's plans in the war?  An informative installment of the Who Did What in WWI? series helps...\n
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\nT.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia\n

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\nT.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, is a legend in movies and popular imagination who was charged with breaking Ottoman rule on the Middle East. Yet, Lawrence's own words were prophetic in forecasting the foolishness of...\n
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\nHell's Handmaiden - Canadian Flying Ace Billy Bishop\n

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\nHe would have been expelled for cheating, but Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop was drafted at the start of World War I before school officials could punish him. A dog fighter of legendary proportions, only the Red Baron rivaled him with...\n
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\nThe Mad Baron - Roman von Ungern-Sternberg\n

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\nRoman von Ungern-Sternberg is perhaps not well known, but his reputation as The Bloody Baron earned him a spot in the series of biographies exploring World War I. While he is perhaps best known for his role as an ardent monarchist during...\n
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\nGuadalcanal Intro\n

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\nHave you ever wondered what an amphibious landing really is? An informative video shows viewers just what that means. Engaging and interesting, it gives learners a short introduction into the United States' first...\n
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\nConquering History\n

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\nStudents explore examples of ancient warfare and discuss the various uses of ancient military technologies. Students investigate the origins of biological and chemical weapons and create a classroom exhibit depicting technology and...\n
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