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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Poster Art of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
In this American Experience site about Woodrow Wilson and his tenure as president, find a gallery of posters published to encourage the public's support for entry into World War I. The posters were produced as part of the Committee on...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Burleson, Albert Sidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of the Postmaster General in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet, Albert Burleson.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Fourteen Points

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points during World War. These were his war aims and goals to establish world peace in the future.
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US Department of Justice

Office of the Attorney General: Thomas Watt Gregory

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a brief biography and official portrait of Thomas Watt Gregory, Attorney General in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet from 1914 to 1919.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: In Memoriam: David Franklin Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this University of Texas memorial to David Houston, who served as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Treasury.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Us Summary in World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Farewell to Isolation

For Students 5th - 8th
President Wilson's claim, "he kept us out of war," did not last. Read about the increasing number of reasons for American to declare war against Germany. See why war was finally declared in April, 1917.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Iran Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of Iraqi documents translated and made available by the Conflict Records Research Center about the 1980 to 1988 conflict also known as the First Persian Gulf War.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Korea at the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Until 1991, the United Nations was a key battleground in the inter-Korean struggle for legitimacy and global recognition. View primary source documents which give evidence for these events.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Korean War, 1950 1953

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source documents related to the Korean War. Obtained largely from Russian archives, the documents include reports on Chinese and Soviet aid to North Korea, allegations that America used biological weapons, and the...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: New Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a summary and interesting facts about Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom that attacked the Triple Wall of Privilege and passed social reforms.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1912 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1912 won by Woodrow Wilson, the first election where the 48 states of the continental United States participated.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1916 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1916 won by Woodrow Wilson by a narrow margin.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
The 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921.
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US Department of the Treasury

Secretaries of the Treasury: Carter Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
The accomplishments before, during, and after Carter Glass's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury are chronicled in this biography. A portrait of Glass is also provided.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: 1912 Democratic Party Platform

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the text of the 1912 Democratic Party platform. See the party's position on labor, income taxes, presidential primaries, the direct election of senators, tariff reform, and anti-trust legislation.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: American Women: Marching for the Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
The day before the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson, 5,000 marchers along with floats, bands, and mounted groups paraded down Pennslvania Avenue in support of women's suffrage. Read about the parade, the actions of those watching the...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Tactics and Techniques of the National Woman's Party [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive essay lays out the tactics the National Woman's Party used in its campaign to obtain women's suffrage. In addition to an explanation of the various tactics are many photographs from the Library of Congress' Records of...
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Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Story of Cosmic Microwave Background [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the history of the scientific research that led to the discovery of cosmic background radiation, which, according to the Big Bang Theory, is linked to the origin of the universe.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and Great War 1914 1919: The United States Prepares for War

For Students 11th - 12th
Details what America did to prepare and execute its entry into World War I, and how the government used propaganda to win public support for the war effort.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Progressive Movement: New Voices for Women and African Americans

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines how the women's rights movement began and how it evolved over time, followed by a look at the development of the African American civil rights movement and the different leaders that emerged during the Progressive Era.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: World War I: America Heads to War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore America's entry into World War I.
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Carrie Chapman Catt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical overview of Carrie Chapman Catt, a dynamic speaker, tenacious organizer, and powerful force in the women's suffrage movement.

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