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Alpha Omega

History and Geography—Two World Wars

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Here's a combination textbook/workbook that examines the conditions in Europe that lead to World War I. Ideal for homeschoolers as well as classroom use.
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University of California

The Civil War: Secession of the South

For Students 8th Standards
Was the Southern states' decision to secede from the Union protected by the United States Constitution? Eighth graders discuss the constitutionality of the South's justification for secession, particularly the secession of South...
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The Alamo

A Teacher’s Guide to Antonio LóPez De Santa Anna

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Who was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and how did he relate to the Texas Revolution? Use an informative resource to find out! By reading primary sources, viewing maps and graphs, and answering short-answer written prompts in handouts,...
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GCSE Modern World History

Mao's China

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material,...
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Other

Texas Historical Commission: Texas in the Civil War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive 36-page history of the Civil War in Texas. Includes numerous images, maps, primary documents, profiles of leading figures, a timeline, and information about battles. Specific topics are addressed, such as the cotton...
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Other

British Battles: Zulu War

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the annihilation of the British force by Zulu warriors at the Battle of Isandlwana. Site includes photos, maps, sketches, and artistic renderings of soldiers of the conflict.
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Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: American Military History: Korean War, 1950 53

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed history of the Korean War from a larger work on U.S. military history: the decision to go to war, the military engagements, the stalemate, and the aftermath. [Maps included but photographs from the original publication are not.]
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Holocaust and Wwii Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps covering major events during the Holocaust and World War II.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This site combines history with humor for an appealing overview of the War of 1812. Intended for middle and high school learners, this site contains colorful maps, photographs, and videos.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: A Vietnam War Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site houses a timeline of the events that took place before, during, and after the completion of the Vietnam war.
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PBS

Pbs: Gulf War Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a map and dates concerning the chronology of the Gulf War.
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First World War

First World war.com: The Third Battle of Ypres

For Students 6th - 8th
Read through a detailed summary of a famous Canadian-led World War I battle, the Battle of Passchendaele. The site contains a wealth of primary sources including a progress map and links to biographies of important figures in the battle....
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of the siege of Vicksburg. Content includes a small map of the area on July 3, 1863. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Wwii Philippines/bataan Peninsula

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the WWII Japanese conquest of the Philippines, with information on the Bataan Peninsula specifically, including a map, toward the bottom of the page.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Deportations to Killing Centers in Occupied Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of routes to move Jews to killing centers in Poland during its German occupation. Includes short description.
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First World War

First World war.com: Battle of the Somme

For Students 6th - 8th
Read through a detailed summary of a famous Canadian-led World War I battle, the Battle of the Somme. The site contains a wealth of primary source resources including a progress map, links to biographies of important figures in the...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Cantigny: First Battle of the Aef

For Students 9th - 10th
A description and first-person account of the battle of Cantigny, the first major battle of the AEF. Includes photographs and maps.
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American University

American University: The Biafran War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a clear explanation of the Biafran Civil War. Includes a map of Nigeria.
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Other

Rayment: The Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
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Other

The Descendants of Henry Doude: Perspectives: The Pequot War

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Pequot War, a conflict between the Pequots and the English colonists from the Massachusetts Bay colony. There are two maps showing the location of Indian tribes in 1636 and again in 1639.
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Other

British Battles: Battle of Cape St Vincent

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of the battles that occurred during the Napoleonic Wars from Cape St. Vincent to Waterloo. Provides battle maps, uniforms, and equipment used by the troops. Presents an account of the battles and the casualties.
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University of South Florida

Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: Destruction of Synagogues on Kristallnacht

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a map which shows the synagogues which were destroyed on Kristallnacht, Night of Broken Glass.

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