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The Revolutions of 1848
1848 was a hot year for Europe, which endured political tumult and upheaval after years of tension buildup. This presentation details the circumstances surrounding revolutions in France, Austria-Hungary, Romania, Italy, Prussia, and...
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Holiday Homework: Global Studies
In this global studies activity, high schoolers read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
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Eisenhower's Foreign Policy
Good for setting the context for 20th century foreign policy issues, these slides describe key points in Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. US or World History classes will appreciate the concise list on each...
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Hungary: The Landscape
Learners work in small groups to create a topographic map of Hungary. The map will include labeled line drawing of the bordering countries. Hungary should be three dimensional, made of salt and flour clay. The mountains, plains and...
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Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline
Students explore how present biotechnology has evolved. They create a timeline is included referencing major scientists and major events in history which have led to our current understanding and use. A teacher time line is included.
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Detailed History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956
This site examines the events of the Hungarian Revolution. It includes a timeline and glossary of events, people, and groups, and other organizations.
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History of 1956: Hungarian Revolution
An extensive resource for history and background of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
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The 1956 Hungarian Revolution: The Road to Revolution
Information about the situation in Hungary after the death of Stalin and events leading up to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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National Szechenyi Library: History of 1956 Hungarian Revolution
A resource database of historical stories and archived material relating to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
BBC
Bbc: Hungarians Rise Up Against Soviet Rule
An excellent primary source article describing the Hungarian Revolution. Describes the causes of the revolt and how the protests turned violent. Site includes description offering a general context as well as related links.
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The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 a 40th Anniversary
An in-depth look at the uprising in Hungary in 1956 discusses its origins, the politics and major figures involved, and gives one man's first-hand experience of the revolution.
Ohio University
Ohio University: 1848 Revolutions: Crowd Politics: Hungarian Revolution
During the Revolutions of 1848, crowds of thousands of Hungarian peoples instigated and influenced many of the events that took place.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Hungarian Revolution 1956
As part of the film series produced about various groups that resettled in Canada, White Pines Pictures gives a brief historical background of the wave of Hungarian immigration in 1956. Click on the teacher link at the top for lesson...
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: The Warsaw Pact
Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: 1956 Polish and Hungarian Crises
A digital collection of documents that describe the uprising between the People's Republic of Hungary and Poland versus the Soviet Union.
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A View on Cities: Budapest: Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence
Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence (Budapest)
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Hungarian Revolution
An excellent article describing the Hungarian Revolution. Describes the causes of the revolt and how the protests turned violent.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Hungary 1956 Statement From Soviets
A brief response from the Soviet Union in reaction to the Hungarian Revolution. Describes their regret and their decision to pull their military from army units from Budapest. Also includes a message from Imre Nagy (Hungarian leader).
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Lajos Kossuth (1802 1894)
A biographical sketch of Lajos Kossuth; the Hungarian leader who fought Austria for Hungarian independence in 1848.
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Southwestern Academy: Eisenhower's Foreign Policy [Pdf]
A well-organized look at President Eisenhower's Cold War policies throughout his two terms as president. Find out about his policies toward the USSR, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Russian Life: Nikita S. Khrushchev
Russian Life offers this article that analyzes Khrushchev and his de-Stalinization policies during the 1950s and 1960s.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Cold War Events (1956 1961)
Article provides a summary of interesting facts and dates of major Cold War Events covering 1956-1961.
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Saudi Aramco World: Keyboard Calligraphy
In a recent exhibition on Ottoman culture held in Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk was an unimpressive-looking little 18th-century book, a printed version of a manuscript produced 150 years earlier. Usually a manuscript is more rare than a...