Digital History
Digital History: The Fourteen Points and the Versailles Treaty [Pdf]
President Woodrow Wilson, in his hope that World War I was the war to end all wars, issued his Fourteen Points almost one year before the end of the war as a bluepoint to guarantee peace across the world. Read a summary of the points and...
Other
Le Mo: 1918 1933 Der Volkerbund
Brief overview from LeMO of the founding and history of the League of Nations, which was formed as a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I.
The History Cat
The History Cat: America Enters the Ring
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...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After decades of striving to be the perfect butler, Stevens embarks on a drive through postwar England that prompts him to reflect on...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The in Between Years
Comprehensive AP European History learning module on the "Inbetween Years" following WWI, traces the years from the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Nazi and Fascist regimes in Europe. Includes individual as well as collaborative...
University of South Florida
University of South Florida: The Nazification of Germany
This site from the University of South Florida discusses the transformation of Germany under Hitler. Includes photos, movie clips, web links, lesson plans, time lines, vocabulary, and bibliograhy.
Digital History
Digital History: Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations [Pdf]
President Woodrow Wilson had great hopes that a League of Nations would mean that there would be no more world wars. Read about the charter for the League of Nations, especially Article X, which provided the teeth for the organization....
Flow of History
Flow of History: The Road to World War Two (1939 45)
Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.
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Tsu: The Progressive Era and World War I
A comprehensive outline covering the major ideas, leaders, and actions of the Progressive Era and the transformation of the United States as a result of World War I.
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...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: History of Us: Safe for Democracy?: Wilson's 14 Points [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that directs students to examine Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. They will discuss how Wilson's plan and the establishment of the League of...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Great War (World War I Lesson Plans)
Eight lesson plans for exploring aspects of World War I, also known as the Great War, with instructions for introducing middle-school learners to the causes of the conflict; to the great symbol of the war's stalemate--the trenches; to...
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Greenfield History Site: Road to World War Ii Revision
A review sheet which covers the major points in the march toward World War II in Europe. You can click on the major points (1-7) and then are given notes on the various topics such as why Hitler wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles...
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Cincinnati Arts Association: Wwi German Soldier [Pdf]
This study guide in pdf was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program. The guide covers the causes of WWI, the course of the war, Germany during WWI, the treaty of Versailles, the armor of a...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: World War I for u.s. History
This slideshow will explore the reasons the United States joined into fighting during World War I. Explore the role Woodrow Wilson had during the war, the Treaty of Versailles, and the creation of the League of Nations.
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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: The Fourteen Points
Learn about President Wilson's controversial Fourteen Point blueprint for world peace that became the basis for the Treaty of Versailles following World War I.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: End of Wwi and Post War
Kids learn about the history of what happened after World War I including the armistice, negotiations, the Big Four, the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Treaty of Versailles
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook gives the key highlights of the Versailles Treaty, especially involving territorial questions.
Northwestern University
League of Nations Statistical and Disarmament Documents
"Contains the full text of 260 League of Nations documents. The documents focus on three areas: the founding of the League, international statistics published by the League, and the League's work toward international disarmament."
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World History: The Years Between the Wars (1919 1939)
World History unit on the years between the two world wars, 1919-1939. Comprehensive multi-media resources, assignments, activities and assessment.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Gustav Stresemann Biographical
Read about Gustav Stresemann, the German who shared the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize with Aristeide Briand. This biography includes a portrait as well as several resources in the "Selected Bibliography" for further reading and research.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Versailles Treaty Controversy
Explore the agenda items put out to the United States during the end of World War I that are featured in this slideshow. Address the disillusionment the citizens had at the end of the war.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: League of Nations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry activity allows students to investigate why the League of Nations was rejected by...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The League of Nations
After World War I, US President Woodrow Wilson helped to build an international peacekeeping organization.