For this causes of World War II word search worksheet, students locate and circle 18 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.

Students explore the concept of nation building. For this diplomacy lesson, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. Students share their findings and...

In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students read a copy of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty and respond to 17 short answer questions about it as well as the reactions to it. Links to the text are included.

In this World War II instructional activity, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 104 short answer questions.

In this Cold War worksheet, students examine the chronological list of important events between 1945 and 1991. Students then respond to 7 short answer questions based on the chronology.

Students explore how Madeleine Albright made history by becoming the first female American secretary of state. This tough, talented and determined woman has had an unusual life that has well prepared her for her job.

Learners study the history of the United Nations and answer study questions regarding the role of the UN in present day post-war Iraq.

In this Europe after World War I map worksheet, students note the 11 regions of the Europe labeled on the map.

Tenth graders study the different ethnicities in Europe. In this Eastern Europe ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and complete guided questions. Students participate in a debate.

Once the German army was ensconced in the Sudetenland, Hitler set his sights on acquiring the rest of Czechoslovakia, despite having sworn he would stop in the Sudetenland. This page describes the events that unfolded as the invasion...

A website with information, video, photographs, and primary documents to explain the Velvet Revolution and the importance of the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk.

The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...

This excellent lesson plan lays out the framework of the lead-up to World War II in Europe. It covers the problem the support of Czechoslovakia caused Great Britain and France, the policy of appeasement exercised by Prime Minister...

A transcription of a lecture given at the University of Glasgow about literature and the availability of it in Czechoslovakia during the Communist reign. It briefly mentions specific authors and the scarcity of publishing houses.

More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....

A professor's lecture on the Velvet revolution of 1989 in Czechoslovakia and the intellectuals' part in it.

Two interesting interviews with eyewitnesses who were involved in two important events after World War I: The League of Nations and the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.

BBC News presents a comprehensive overview of Slovakia, once part of Czechoslovakia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...

The Mitrokhin Archive consists of summarized notes taken by Vasili Nikitich Mitrokhin, a former KGB archivist who defected to the United Kingdom after the fall of the Soviet Union. Primarily, this collection contains items from his...

This site from The History Guide provides a biographical history of Czech leader Vaclav Havel. Includes detailled account of Havel's role as a revolutionary playwright, and one of the founding members of the Civic Forum. Havel was...

A concise history of the Czech Republic from its Magyar roots to its dissent with the Soviet Union in the 1960's and 1970's.

Everything you need on the Czech Republic is here. You can get information on government officials, elections, economics, and culture and society on this site.

A look back at the Prague Spring of 1968. Examines the reforms prompting the Russian invasion. Article is brief but engaging. Includes great details of this very important historical event.

A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.