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The Revolutions of 1848

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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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BBC

Bbc: Hungarians Rise Up Against Soviet Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Southwestern Academy: Eisenhower's Foreign Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Detailed History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

History of 1956: Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive resource for history and background of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
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Other

Russian Life: Nikita S. Khrushchev

For Students 9th - 10th
Russian Life offers this article that analyzes Khrushchev and his de-Stalinization policies during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: 1956 Polish and Hungarian Crises

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: The Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ohio University

Ohio University: 1848 Revolutions: Crowd Politics: Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
During the Revolutions of 1848, crowds of thousands of Hungarian peoples instigated and influenced many of the events that took place.
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Other

The 1956 Hungarian Revolution: The Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the situation in Hungary after the death of Stalin and events leading up to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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Curated OER

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 a 40th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

National Szechenyi Library: History of 1956 Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource database of historical stories and archived material relating to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Hungary 1956 Statement From Soviets

For Students 9th - 10th
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).
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Lajos Kossuth (1802 1894)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Lajos Kossuth; the Hungarian leader who fought Austria for Hungarian independence in 1848.
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Other

1956 Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo collection chronicling the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Cold War Events (1956 1961)

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a summary of interesting facts and dates of major Cold War Events covering 1956-1961.
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Curated OER

Hungarian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent article describing the Hungarian Revolution. Describes the causes of the revolt and how the protests turned violent.