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International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Art to the People th.a. Steinlen
From the exhibit at the International Institute of Social History, "Art to the People", the work of the Swiss Socialist Illustrator Theophile Alexandre Steinlen is examined with descriptions and images of the graohically oriented work of...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Industry and Isms (1815 1850)
As the conservatives were establishing Conservativism, liberals were finding Liberalism, nationalists were creating Nationalism, and socialists were developing Socialism with their own ideas for a new order to establish on a continent...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Angry Venezuelans Recall Vote President Maduro
Fed up with a collapsing economy, Venezuelans have been turning out in huge numbers this week to support a referendum that could potentially end the rule of President Nicolas Maduro and his Socialist Party.
Other
Modern World History: Responses to the Industrial Revolution
This section of the text looks at how workers, owners, and the government responded differently to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution. The Luddites rebelled against industrialization. Robert Owen, a wealthy socialist,...
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...
CNN
Cnn: Mitterrand's Image Has Lost No Luster
A brief biography of Francois Mitterrand (1916-1996), the Socialist president who led France from 1981-1995. The article was written for the first anniversary of his death.
Other
World Socialist Web Site: Canada and Nato War on Serbia
This is an article which details Canada's transformation from a "Peacekeeper" to a "War hawk," due to its participation in a NATO war with Serbia. The article explains how Canada not only had few objections to NATO's bombing campaign on...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Socialism
Links to a wide variety of socialism resources. Selections marked "at this site" are parts of the Internet Modern History Sourcebook, and all others are outside resources.
Other
Guide to American Political Parties
Complete directory of the political parties that are active in the United States. Links to each party's website are included along with a brief overview of each one with major players.
Curated OER
Cbc.ca: Hard Times Striking Back
During the Great Depression in Canada, the country and its people saw social unrest increase and the emergence of new political parties take place.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Spain
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Hitler and the Rise of National Socialism
The rise of Adolf Hitler to dictatorial power as the leader of the NSDAP, the failed putsch of 1923, the Great Depression and its consequences for the growth of nationalistic ideas in Germany in the thirties.
University of South Florida
Holocaust Timeline: The Nazification of Germany
This incredible site outlines the rise and implementation of the Nazi Party in Germany. While learning about Hitler's transformation of Germany, explore the incredible pictures, audio clips, maps, video clips, and an interactive quiz.
University of Arizona
International Studies Association: Mobilizing Public Support for War
A scholarly look at the use of propaganda to influence American support for World War I once the country entered the fray. Read about the Committee on Public Information, examples of harassment of those not deemed sufficiently patriotic,...
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Art to the People Gerd Arntz
From the exhibit at the International Institute of Social History, "Art to the People", the work of the German communist artist Gerd Arntz is examined with descriptions and images.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler
The History Place looks at the rise of the German dictator Adolf Hitler.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Election of 1912
American Experience's website on Woodrow Wilson gives a good summary of the election of 1912, an election based on philosophy rather than the personalities of the candidates. This was an election in which four parties ran credible...
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Soviet Union: Mutual Economic Assistance
This is an excellent resource for learning about the USSR and The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON). Provides a great background of its origins, membership, evolution, and plans. Nicely broken down into chunks to allow for...
Other
Illinois State Museum: The American Railway Union
Excerpt from U.S. Strike Commission Report. Site also provides focus questions at the bottom.
Other
Calvin College: Nazi Propaganda From 1933 1945
This site documents Nazi propaganda during the time period 1933-1945. Includes tons of detailed information and links.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Hannah Arendt
An excellent and thoroughly detailed biography of Arendt's life. Includes philosophical ideas, her relationship with Heidegger, and the establishment of her own important work and career.
Political Resources on the Net
Islamic State of Afghanistan
This site provides links to all political information on the Islamic State of Afghanistan. Includes information on elections, political parties, and political groups of the state.
Other
The Chicago Women's Liberation Union: An Introduction
Well-written essay that describes the conditions of American women and the early women's liberation movement. Links to many related articles, posters and interviews. Good resource.
Boston College
Boston College: Gitlow v. New York
Complete syllabus and opinion of the Gitlow v. New York United States Supreme Court case.