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World War I: War in a Democratic Society
Students research opposition and support for World War I from a number of perspectives. They analyze a number of primary and secondary sources, while considering what (if anything) makes a war just and write a letter expressing his/her...
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The Red Scare in the 1950's
Students can learn about the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and other related topics with lesson plans that focus on the 1950's and communism.
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The Cold War
In this Cold War worksheet, students read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
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Queen Anne's War and Its Impact on Deerfield
Pupils researchhow Queen Ann's War of Europe affect Native Americans in New England. After reading excerpts from History of Deerfiel by George Sheldon and Nuthatch's Dilemma, a story about a Pocumtuck woman, students are prepared to...
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Coalition or Division?
Students research and write essays on contemporary Italian politics and their roots to explain the prime minister's recent resignation in context. They explain why coalition governments are formed.
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U.S. Enters World War I
Students explore the reasons why the United States entered into World War I and how that conflict effected the United States and Europe politically, economically and socially.
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Lesson 3. No One Spared
Eleventh graders, in groups, explore the devastation that World War I inflicted on millions of people around the world. They write a first-hand account of the impact of World war I.
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When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified?
Learners analyze different foreign policies to derive their own idea of what constitutes appropriate intervention by a government. They complete a detailed proposal for their own Declaration of Human Rights.
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Causes of WWI-Introductory Lesson
Sixth graders identify the causes of World War I. In this World War I history lesson, 6th graders view a Powerpoint to develop background knowledge about World War I. Students make a picture map of the events that led to war and...
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Johnny Tremain
Students study the Revolutionary War. For this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Who is Allowed into the EU?
Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.
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Hole Hole Bushi
Fourth graders play a written rhythm pattern. They state when a rhythm pattern varies from a given pattern by listening to an ostinato. They state reasons why people migrate to different lands.
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Government
Eighth graders analyze the purposes of government. They examine or assess the importance of citizenship to the individual or to society at large (e.g., the importance of voting). Students explain the structure and functions of the three...
Brigham Young University
Byu: Wwi Document Archive: The Franco Russian Alliance Military Convention
An original document of the Franco-Russian military convention outlining the provisions of the alliance.
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...
Made From Media
Made From History: Europe in 1914 First World War Alliances Explained
See actual illustrated maps form the time of World War I. On one side, see the dual alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, and on the other, the Triple Entente between France, Russia, and Great Britain.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Wwi Timeline: 1879 1914: The Deadly Alliances
A timeline of the alliances in Europe prior to World War I.
Digital History
Digital History: Alliances in Europe: 1914 [Pdf]
Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Origins of the Great War: Austro German Alliance 1879 1918
Chronicles the events that took place to help form the Austro-German alliance.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War I Alliances
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the Alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War I Alliances
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.
Brigham Young University
The Dual Alliance Between Austria Hungary and Germany
A series of articles bringing Austria-Hungary and Germany together as allies.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Allies 1914 1918
Dig into the establishment of the Allies of World War I. Who was the Triple Entente? Who was the Triple Alliance? How early did nations begin aligning and how many changed things up as the war became the only answer?
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: Road to War
Read about the convoluted European military alliances at the beginning of the 20th century, and see why those alliances were so affected by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, resulting in World War I.