National Geographic
National Geographic: Society: Timeline: World War Ii
One stop shop for everything you need to know about WWII. This interactive timeline features all the major events leading to war, major battles and turning points, rulers during the war, and the consequences of this war. Vibrant...
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1921 1940) [Pdf]
The Roaring Twenties was a time of great prosperity in America and Virginia. However, it ended with a bust that shook our country to its core. Imagine the culture of this time with the help of pictures, charts, and maps. This slideshow...
Digital History
Digital History: Munich: Anatomy of a Crisis [Pdf]
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...
City University of New York
The Rhineland Crisis: The French Reaction
Brief one page summary of French government viewpoint by Flandin, French minister of Foreign affairs, and the rationale for inaction in light of Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War Ii
Visit this website from the Wikipedia encyclopedia for an exhaustive encyclopedia article on World War II. Content includes information on the causes of the war, the European theater, the Pacific theater, and the historical significance...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Memorials to Canadians' Achievements & Sacrifices
This site is a guide to the memorials erected for Canadians throughout the world. Since Confederation, Canadians have served around the world in military actions for the cause of peace and freedom. Over a hundred thousand Canadians have...
History of American Wars
History of American History: World War 2 Propaganda
Nations utilized the opportunity to use propaganda to help their causes in World War II. Propaganda, done right, can be quite useful.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Us History: Wwii
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of historical events and international relations on a shift in U.S. foreign policy which eventually led to U.S. involvement in...
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Farming in the 1940s: Wwii Causes a Revolution in Farming
Because of World War II, life changed for farmers in the 1940s. Many farmers left the farm for the cities or to serve in the military, new technologies were developed, and equipment improved making the work in fields easier and quicker.
Other
Sammler.com: Nazi Rule in Germany 1933 1945
This site from Sammler.com provides a history of German rule, beginning with the periods prior to Nazi Germany, are presented as is a brief review of the reign of Hitler.
Library of Congress
Loc: u.s. History Timeline: The Post War United States 1945 1968
Includes how the United States' entry into WWII caused vast changes in every aspect of American life, how arts and entertainment showed continuity and change, and details of the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy as President.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Stock Market Fell to Lowest Point
This 3-page article provides a general overview of the devastation caused by the fallen stock market during the Depression.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Introduction to World War Ii" by Us history.org
This informational text gives a comprehensive summary of the causes, events, and conclusion of the World War II. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site offers links to paired texts, questions and...
Organization for Community Networks
Academy Curricular Exchange: World War Ii
A very thorough lesson plan depicting the leaders, events and geography of World War II.
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: Did World War Ii Advance Minorities, Women, and Poor?
A unit probing into the progressive development of women, minorities, and the poor as a result of World War II. Pore over documents and images, circumstances, probing questions to understand what might have caused the societal...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Zoot Suit Riots
[Free Registration/Login Required] Like other big cities, Los Angeles has had its share of unrest, even riots in some instances. For this lesson, the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 are investigated to figure out what caused the event.