OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
Digital History
Digital History: The Great Depression in Global Perspective
This article gives a great overview of the effects of the Great Depression all over the world. Find the four main responses of various countries to the depression, and see how some of these responses brought about World War II.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Comparing Athens and Sparta
Introduce the ideas of limited and unlimited government with a lesson on the government styles in Ancient Greece. Students will compare and contrast Athens and Sparta to understand the two very different governments that each employed....
Other
Are We a Democracy or a Republic?
An essay on the present political state in America contending the country is leaning further towards a republican form of government instead of a democracy. Defines and explains the major differences between democracy and republicanism...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Postwar Challenges
A brief survey of the beginning of the Cold War and the challenges that faced the United States in confronting communist totalitarianism.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: Manifesto of the Communist Party
Complete text of the Communist Manifesto.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: Nineteen Eighty Four
"Nineteen-Eighty-Four" is a novel published by George Orwell in 1949. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Hannah Arendt Papers
Collection of papers of the author, educator, and political philosopher Hannah Arendt.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Recognize a Dystopia
Alex Gendler explains how dystopias act as cautionary tales- not about some particular government or technology, but the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape. [5:56]
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights Brazil Overview
This PBS site features a timeline of important political events in Brazil.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 7-9) to pair with the autobiography "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. "Persepolis" is an autobiographical graphic novel depicting Marjane Satrapi's experience during the Islamic revolution of 1979....
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Grendel" by John Gardner
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "Grendel" by John Gardner. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
In the dystopian novel "The Giver," Jonas is chosen to be the new Receiver of Memories; he meets his incumbent -- The Giver, a man who is tasked with holding onto the community's collective experiences and memories. Selected (11) reading...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
Set in a future where books are outlawed and firemen burn any they find, fireman Guy Montag questions his role in society and joins an organization committed to starting a revolution. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Selected (13) reading passages (grades 7-12) to pair with the dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," and a cast of characters find themselves grappling with these...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Ronald Reagan: Evil Empire Speech, June 8, 1982
This sites provides a copy of the complete text of Ronald Reagan's Evil Empire Speech, June 8, 1982.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Hate Changes Society
Government classes usually focus on the workings of the United States Government alone. In this unit of study, students will compare the United States government with that of pre-Nazi Germany. This unit will demonstrate to students how...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Rise of Italian Fascism and Its Influence on Europe
This collection uses primary sources to explore the rise of Italian Fascism and its influence on Europe including Adolf Hitler. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fascism in Europe
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides links to many scholarly articles on elements of fascism and on how fascism has been manifested in Italy, Spain and other countries.
Library of Congress
Loc: Repression and Terror: Stalin in Control
Brief account of Stalin's tactics for gaining total power by eliminating any individuals who opposed his policies.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Evil Empire
Brief article on the "Evil Empire," a term used by Ronald Reagan to describe the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Government
Explains the characteristics of seven different types of government. Includes a group activity.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Fascism, Nazism and Communism
Resource provides the definition of Fascism, Nazism, Communism, and Militarism together with comparisons and examples of the regimes and the dictators who assumed absolute power leading up to WW2.
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