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Unification of Germany
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read about the events that led to the unification of Germany and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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The German Occupation of the Rhineland
Learners discover the history of WWII by investigating the Nazis. In this World History lesson, students identify the Rhineland, the Treaty of Versailles, and how Nazis broke the agreement. Learners read transcripts of secret...
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The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles
Young scholars examine and evaluate the Treaty of Versailles. They read and discuss primary source documents, explore various websites, develop a list of postwar goals for France, Germany, and the U.S., and evaluate whether the treaty...
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"Exploring U.S. Motives Behind WWII Imprisonment and Deportation of German, Japanese, and Italian Latin Americans"
Students research and examine the secret Special War Problems Division program in Latin America and discuss the impact of the program on civil and human rights. They assess the motives for the program and explore various quotes from that...
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First World War Assessment
Here is a really neat assessment, perfect for middle schoolers who have just learned about WWI. The assessment covers the causes and effects of WWI, causes of WWII, the Treaty of Versailles, trench warfare, and key players of the war in...
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How Did the Unification of Germany Change the Course of World History?
Here you'll find a nice guided notes worksheet on Otto von Bismarck, which details Bismarck's plan to unify Germany, as well as asks learners to analyze his motivations and overall impact.
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Chamberlain and Hitler, 1938--What Was Chamberlain Trying To Do?
Explore events prior to World War II. Learners view replicas of authentic photographs and hand written documents representing the viewpoints of Adolf Hitler and Neville Chamberlain. They discuss alternate viewpoints, consider historical...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Victory and the New Order in Europe
A New Order in Europe calls for a new lesson plan! This third plan in a series of four sequential lessons encourages high schoolers to read primary sources about the development of the New Order and follow up their knowledge with a...
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Statesmen and Tyrants Quiz 1
In this statesmen and tyrants learning exercise, learners complete short answer questions where they name the leaders of countries that are described. Students complete 10 problems.
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Lesson 3: U.S. Neutrality and the War in Europe, 1939-1940
Students examine the U.S. neutrality policies that preceded American involvement in World War II. In this World War II lesson, students explore the events in Europe from 1939 to 1940 and Roosevelt's decision to give military aid to Britain.
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1948 - Berlin Airlift
Young scholars examine a document from the Berlin Airlift in order to research his important event in World History.
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World War II Questions
In this World War II worksheet, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 122 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this worksheet.
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Battle of Britain
In this World War II instructional activity, students read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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World War 1 Crossword
For this World War I worksheet, students fill in a crossword that asks questions about World War I. Students fill in 12 answers to the crossword.
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American Revolution: A European Battle
Students create a timeline of events during the Revolutionary War and conduct research of historical figures. They construct acrostics or diamantes of the figures' names. They evaluate the involvement of Europeans in the war.
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Chapter 19 – Leadup to and Early Years of World War II
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages that describe the involvement of the U.S. in World War II and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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What's the Forecast for Africa?
Students explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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Winston Churchill
In this World War II learning exercise, students read a 3-paragraph selection about Winston Churchill and then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Quiz Cards for Kids
For this trivia worksheet, 4th graders answer 62 trivia-style questions on small cards (22 to a page, ready to be cut out) covering all topics, with answers printed upside down on each card.
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The Supreme Council of the Treaty of Versailles January, 1919
In this Treaty of Versailles worksheet, 10th graders take the parts Wilson, Clemenceau, George, and Orlando, as well as ambassadors, to read the parts in the play based on Versailles negotiations.
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History Trivia For Kids
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers. Students have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question. The trivia questions are all related to history but from many...
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Germany Rejects Spanish ‘Transfer Bid’ for Octopus
Tenth graders explore the importance of Paul the octopus. In this World Cup instructional activity, 10th graders research the location of Germany and its cities on a map. Students read an article and answer questions.
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A Crisis of Greek Proportions
Students evaluate a short article on the economic situation in Greece. In this ESL lesson, students read an article as a class, then complete several activities that reinforce their reading, including a vocabulary assignment, a...
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Avalon Project: Radio Address by Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister
Part of the House of Commons documents in which Prime Minister Chamberlain addresses the British people on the state of war with Germany.