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OpenStax

Open Stax: Americans and the Great War 1914 1919: From War to Peace

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines how the United States contributed during the final stages of World War I, what Woodrow Wilson believed the world should look like after the war, and why the United States did not sign the Treaty of Versailles or join the League...
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Brigham Young University

World War I: Conditions of Armistice With Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the Armistice terms that were set by the Allied powers for the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
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Brigham Young University

Byu: Wwi Document Archive: 10 November, 1918: The Armistice Demands

For Students 9th - 10th
Translation of the official German news report of the 18 requirements of the Armistice at the conclusion of World War I, signed on November 10, 1918.
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: 1918: Final Victory and Armistice

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site focusing on the role of the Australians in France at the end of World War I, this page briefly describes the events leading up to the Armistice, and presents the responses of several Australian soldiers.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: End of Wwi and Post War

For Students 1st - 9th
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.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of World War I. Definintions and words you need to know such as trench warfare, armistice, central powers, allies, reparations, and u-boat.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: War Ends With German Defeat

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes events at the end of World War I after Armistice, the new German Republic, problems with battle-hardened soldiers, the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's experiences as an undercover agent in the army weeding out Marxist...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: November 11: Veterans Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed site on Veterans Day and on World War I. The site links you to original documents like photos, interviews, letters and music from the period.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: The Armistice Demands

For Students 9th - 10th
The Brigham Young University provides information on the terms set by the WWI allied powers for the Armistice. Official release by the German Government, published in the Kreuz-Zeitung, November 11, 1918.
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Other

Detroit Historical Society: Armistice Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. It also explains how Armistice Day was established as a holiday and changed to Veterans Day.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...
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US Department of Veterans Affairs

U.s. Department of Veterans' Affairs: History of Veterans Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this history of the day set aside to honor America's veterans. Beginning with Armistice Day, a day to honor World War I soldiers, the day has become a day to honor all veterans.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Over There

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the difference it made when the United States finally entered World War I. Find out about the impact of the American Expeditionary Force, and the major battles in which they fought.
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Other

Le Mo: Waffenstillstandsbedingungen Alliierten Compiegne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online provides the terms of the Armistice agreement of 1918. The site is entirely in German.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Remembrance Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919. Get more details about this as well as a few other facts.
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Other

Lebendiges Museum Online: 1918 Chronik

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Lebendiges Museum Online, gives a chronicle of events in the year 1918. The site is written in German.