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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Southern Homefront

For Students 5th - 8th
Life in the Confederacy during the Civil War was one of shortages. Read about the shortages of food, and the unstable currency which resulted in rampant inflation. Women's roles expanded in many fields. See what occurred when the draft...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Northern Homefront

For Students 5th - 8th
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon & World War One: Mobilizing for Total War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the mobilization of the military and civilian industry on a national level and state level for the entrance into World War I. Read about how state councils of defense were formed to respond to the national needs...
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A&E Television

History.com: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Civil War, a Nation Divided

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource using primary and secondary source materials to explore many facets of the Civil War from the war itself to its impact on the home front. Includes video and text downloads.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 1917 Selective Service Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview presents facts and information pertaining to the 1917 Selective Draft Act and the Draft Boards.
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Conscience and the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Would you accept being drafted into military service if your family was being held in an internment camp? That was the question on many a Japanese American's mind during World War 2. Explore the stories of those who resisted service and...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ww1 Mobilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides detailed facts and a summary about getting troops and supplies together ready for WW1 Mobilization.
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Curated OER

World War Ii Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how "Millions volunteered or were drafted for military duty during World War II. The majority of these citizen-soldiers had no idea how to conduct themselves to prevent inadvertent disclosure of important information...

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