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Made From History: What Time Was Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief recollection of the events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which was a catalyst to World War I.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: The Colossus in the East

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description from Trenches on the Web of the pollitcal reasons that lead Russia into World War I. Describes the Franco-Russian Alliance which happened in the 1800's, the Balkan Wars (1912-13), and numerous other events leading up...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Causes of Ww1

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Causes of World War I including alliances, politics, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. How a single event started a domino effect that led to war.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the timeline and events of World War I. The fighting in WW1 lasted from 1914 to 1918. Timeline includes battles, war declarations, treaties, and more.
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Charles Fair: The Second Battle of Marne 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
A recount of the events surrounding this important allied battle.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Calvin Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, accomplishments, and biography of the life of Calvin Coolidge and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Woodrow Wilson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand that triggered the start of World War I. What led up to the event and why it started WW1.
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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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Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
A site detailing the events leading up to the US' involvement in WWI, especially the sinking of the Laconia. Includes a primary source document, a newspaper article written at the time of the sinking.
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National Archives (UK)

National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
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Curated OER

I Want You for the u.s. Army Nearest Recruiting Station / James Montgomery Flagg

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

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