OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
Curated OER
The Us and Wwi
A set of lecture notes on the events leading to WWI and their impact on the United States. Although this site covers WWI, its main focus is the war in relation to America, and why they joined the war.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Timeline: Index
A timeline of events that influenced the eventual outbreak of World War I. Many of the events have links to articles or more in-depth timelines.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Causes of World War 1: (1914 1918)
A timeline showing the events between 1699 and 1914 that led to the outbreak of World War I, and one from 1915 to 1917 listing the events leading to America's involvement.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Virgilio's Caporetto Odyssey
Author recounts the life of his father, Virgilio Benedetti while summarizing the way the events of Italy in World War I shaped his father's outlook.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
Other
Deutsches Historisches: 1918 33 Der Versailler Vertrag
This site from the Deutsches Historisches Museumprovides details of the Versailles Treaty that formally ended World War I, and German reaction to th treaty's harsh terms, is presented by LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online (Living...
Aaron Shepherd
Aaronshep: "The Christmas Truce"
On Christmas Eve in the first year of WWI, British and German soldiers called a truce. "The Christmas Truce" story by Aaron Shepard is a good example of historical fiction. The story if followed by a factual account of this events.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The Middle East During World War I
Six-part article reviews the key events and outcomes of World War I as the war unfolded in the Middle East. Includes an assessment of the Ottoman Empire before and after its defeat.
The History Place
The History Place: World War Ii in Europe Timeline
This site from The History Place provides this extensive timeline of the events of WWII from the end of WWI until the conclusion of the War. Links to major events include photos along with additional information throughout.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum: World War I
Article briefly outlines the events leading up to World War I. From the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Links to related learning material for students and teachers.
First World War
First World war.com: A Slow Fuse Hitler's World War One Experience
This article looks at Hitler's experiences during World War I and events and issues that influenced his ideology.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: The Legacies of 1917 and 1919
An essay describing the impact of the War and the post war on the Balkan people. Discusses social and economic impacts. Also, goes into detail about post war events.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: July 1914: The July Crisis: The Month of the Plotters
A timeline of the events that followed the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and led up to the outbreak of World War I.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part I
An in-depth site on the battle for Blanc Mont Ridge. It contains great pictures and a detailed description of the events that occurred during the battle.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
This resource presents a brief discussion of U.S. neutrality early in World War I and of the events which brought the country closer to war.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: War Ends With German Defeat
Describes events at the end of World War I after Armistice, the new German Republic, problems with battle-hardened soldiers, the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's experiences as an undercover agent in the army weeding out Marxist...
Other
Lebendiges Museum Online: 1918 Chronik
This site, which is provided for by the Lebendiges Museum Online, gives a chronicle of events in the year 1918. The site is written in German.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: The Fall of Pa Ferguson/the Great War
The women's suffrage movement continued in Texas despite the United State's involvement in World War I. This article highlights some of the events and people in Texas that paved the way for women's voting during this time, and also talks...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Canada's Involvement in the First World War
Did you know that 66,000 Canadian men and women were killed in the First World War? Get a few more important facts about this historical event.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: 1918: Final Victory and Armistice
Part of a larger site focusing on the role of the Australians in France at the end of World War I, this page briefly describes the events leading up to the Armistice, and presents the responses of several Australian soldiers.
BBC
Bbc: History: British History Timeline: World War I
Enter "1914" in the Search box of this year-by-year timeline of British history to trace the progress of World War I, and see other significant events that happened during the war years. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The First Battle of the Atlantic
Historian Gary Sheffield recounts the events, strategies, and outcomes of the Battle for the Atlantic, in a six-part illustrated article.
Made From Media
Made From History: How the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Can Still Be Felt
An infographic showing what historical trends and events were triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
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