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Curated OER

Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
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Curated OER

Map: Imperialism and the Balance of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
World maps of the Colonial Empires of 1914 as well as their revenues during that time period. There are also maps depicting urban growth, type of government, wars and atrocities, and living conditions of the world in 1900.
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Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Imperial Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Review Imperial Germany's population, politics, economy, and involvement in World War I. Detailed aspects of foreign policies are identified.
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Other

England Rules the Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site with an article written on the background of the English foreign policy. It talks about and gives information on the background and ideas behind the political system of England. It offers an opinion as to why England is no...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Pearl Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
December 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy," according to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the United States to enter World War II.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Brown University: Choices Program: Teaching With the News

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Brown University's Choices Program provides a plethora of resources for teachers to use current and historical events to bring the real world into the classroom. A variety of topics covering global and foreign issues and policies.
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Other

Emazine: The "Gilded Age" in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from a wider history of the world focuses on presidential administrations from Benjamin Harrison in 1890 through the Wilson administration. Read about the domestic policies and foreign affairs from 1890-1920.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Henry Cabot Lodge Residence

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) was a lifelong resident of this house. Lodge, as United States Senator from Massachusetts, was a critical voice in foreign policy debates of the early 20th century; he supported a wider role for the United...
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Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.