Score a home run with this packet of information on the very first player of the Negro League to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — cultural groundbreaker and sports legend Satchel Paige. These worksheets include a...

At best, fighting in hockey makes the sport more entertaining; at worst, fighting could lead to death. Pupils read background information about the prevalence of fighting in hockey since the 1917 formation of the National Hockey League....

Discusses the background to establishing the League of Nations, its role in facilitating peace negotiations, and why it ultimately failed to prevent World War II. Explains why the United States never joined it and how the United Nations...

Looks at the Treaty of Versailles, what its terms were, why America never ratified it or joined the League of Nations, why Germans grew to resent the burdens it imposed on them, and how this contributed to Hitler's rise to power....

Describes what happened at the end of World War I - the celebrations and the unnecessary final battles - as the Big Four (France, Britain, the United States, and Italy) sat down to begin negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles....

Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...

This site provides a detailed biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady of the United States, social reformer, politician, and diplomat of the early- to mid-1900s.

This essay by two foreign policy scholars gives background to the concept that the United States did not really become isolationist after World War I.

This site describes how the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I. Includes photos.

The Prime Minister of the South African Union, Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950), is profiled in this article. Smuts helped found the League of Nations.

Learn more a little about the Seneca tribe which is an original member of the League of the Iroquois. The article discusses where they live and a little bit about their life.

President Woodrow Wilson had more than his share of difficulties during his term in office. The Library of Congress has a site with information, authentic pictures, and video.

Find a history of the several movements that advocated for women's rights in voting, politics, and at work.

This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a short biography of Warren G Harding's life and presidency.

An ESPN article that showcases the career and life of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Selected the first African-American to play in the majors in the 20th century, ESPN named him number fifteen on its list of greatest athletes.

A very brief description of what the Women's Trade Union League was, why it was formed, and what actions it took.

An organized timeline of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Provides a year to year outline of her life and the many positive things she did to help our country.

Features brief facts about professional football in the 1920s. By clicking on the red subtitles, expanded information for each decade is provided.

This website provides information on the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy. Primarily aimed at defeating mistaken assumptions about the history and social organization of the Iroquois, it fails to include sources. Students should look...

This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...

In this encyclopedia entry you can read about the career of Hank Aaron who broke the home run record of Babe Ruth. There are links to websites that will give you more information.

A detailed look at the life of Susan B. Anthony. Highlights her accomplishments as well as her involvement with the women's rights movement.

Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.

Learn about the culture and history of the Onondaga Native American tribe.