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Scroll through this biography of Woodrow Wilson to read about turmoil in Mexico related to the Zimmermann Note and WWI.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: Forward: Protest
An article that describes an NAACP meeting with Woodrow Wilson and excerpts from the film "Birth of a Nation." The text examines the gains and setbacks that mark the period of 1907 to 1917 for black Americans.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Jennings Bryan (1860 1925)
William Jennings Bryan brief bio outlining his life as a lawyer and U.S. Statesman, nomitated to Secretary of State by President Woodrow Wilson.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The First Mother's Day
Mother's Day was begun by President Woodrow Wilson. This Library of Congress site gives you the background and some wonderful old photographs.
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.
Curated OER
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Progressive Era
A good overview of the reforms that were instituted not only in Georgia, but in the entire country during the Progressive Era. Read a history of the beginnings of progressivism, the people involved, and a recounting of the various...
First World War
First World war.com: George Creel
This site gives a biography of George Creel (1876-1953) including his pro-war efforts and role in heading the U.S. World War One propaganda effort.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young Univ.: Wwi Document Archive: Development of u.s. Neutrality Policy
Correspondence of two Secretaries of State in 1914 and 1915 outlining America's neutrality and the ways it is being demonstrated to countries in Europe.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
US National Archives
Our Documents: Keating Owen Child Labor Act of (1916)
Read the history behind the first child labor bill in 1916 and view the original document.
Other
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.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: The Anti Suffrage Movement
Why would a woman be against women's suffrage? Read about the common "fears and emotions" held by Texas women opposing the movement. Also, learn about Joe Bailey, a Texas senator who opposed women's suffrage, and Carrie Chapman Catt, who...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: A New Century
AP U.S. History unit covers the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, including the first World War and the Progressive Era. Comprehensive lesson materials and interactive media.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Safe for Democracy Webisode 11
Webisode 11 - Safety for Democracy. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Roots of Progressivism
A lengthy discussion of Populism and the Populist Party, especially in Nebraska. Read about the Populist Party platform, issues, candidates, and how populism formed the roots of the progressivism in the early 20th century.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Challenges of Making Peace: The Great War
In this interactive lesson, students watch videos from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Great War, read primary source documents and video transcripts, and analyze data to better understand how and why the U.S. and European leaders differed in...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: World War I
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around World War I. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Timeline: World War I
This timeline detail American women's involvement in World War I.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Teddy Roosevelt
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Progressive Era
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945: The Progressive Era. An overview of an Progressive Era is provided. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
Overview of the outbreak of World War I in Europe and America's desire to remain neutral.
Digital History
Digital History: Neutrality and the Lusitania [Pdf]
American neutrality in World War I was sorely tested with the attack and sinking of the passenger ship, Luisitania. Read information about the attack and find conflicting reactions by Franklin Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan about...
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