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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Dictatorships and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
World War II was a direct result of the rise of dictators in some European nations. Enhance study with these detailed videos, lessons, and slide shows.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents: Special Report on Japan's Strength

For Students 9th - 10th
Special report written in 1933 by the U.S. Ambassador to Japan to the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, describing the increase in Japanese military power and expansion into Asia. The last paragraph is chilling, considering the oncoming...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Adolf Hitler (1889 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS publishes this biographical essay of Adolf Hitler, exploring his life as the fourth son of a customs official through his role as dictator of Germany.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Tito

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the life and times of post-World War II dictator of Yugoslavia, Tito.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Causes of Ww2 for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the causes of WW2 provides detailed facts and summary of events that started the war including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the rise of dictators in Germany and Italy.

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