Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Germany: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Germany in Western Europe.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World History: Treaty of Versailles
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which evaluate the effect the Treaty of Versailles had on settling the international disputes which had initiated World War I.
First World War
First World War: Treaty of Brest Litovsk, 1918
This site provides the full text of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Russia on March 3, 1918.
Mother Earth Travel
Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: The Third Reich, 1933 45
A detailed account of the establishment of the Third Reich in Germany, Hitler's rise to power, and how the government of Germany changed after Hitler gained power in the 1920's.
Mother Earth Travel
Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Historical Setting: 1945 to 1990
Germany was divided in two by the Berlin Wall, built in 1961. Understand the environment between the two sides and what led to unification in 1990.
Mount Holyoke College
Post War Ii Years
Pictures of the post-war years in Germany. Some of the pictures are clickable which give you more information on what Germany was like after the war.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: The Ostrogoths
This brief article details the rise and fall of the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe of the fifth and sixth centuries.
The History Place
The History Place: Images of Anschluss
This site from The History Place provides archived photos with captions showing Nazi rule in Austria. A link to return to a WWII Timeline is also included.
The History Place
The History Place: The Nazi Soviet Pact
This site from The History Place provides a photo and caption of the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. Includes a text copy of the agreement, with links to additional information.
BBC
Bbc: Canada Expels Holocaust Denier
Do your students think that white supremacy groups still exist? This news story from March 2005 can be used as a tool for discussion and debate.
Geographic
German Geography: Cia World Factbook
Describes the terrain, natural resources, land use, and other information about Germany's geography. Lots of statistics.
PBS
Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm a Mystery
Historian Jay Winter discusses the life of Kaiser Wilhelm and questions his ultimate responsibility as the architect for World War I.
Other
Bremen Tourism: Bremen at a Glance
Brief introduction to the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, etc. The focus here is on sights and tourism generally.
Other
The German Way: Notable People From the German Speaking World
This is an encyclopedic listing of important people in German, Austrian and Swiss history. Each person is identified in a brief paragraph.
Other
Leningrad Attacks
Excerpts from a Russian Naval Admiral's memoirs concerning the attacks on Leningrad.
Other
The German Invasion of the Soviet Union
Summarizes events that occurred during the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
Other
World War Ii in the Ukraine
Short essay describing how the Nazis easily took the Ukraine due to the fact that the Ukrainian people were unaware of Nazi beliefs regarding Slavic peoples.
Other
Cpsr: Germany Human Rights Practices
This website provides detailed information about human rights in Germany. Discusses the civil rights of individuals (political, religious, social and cultural), laws and case studies.
Other
Ecology: The Industrial Revolution
A discussion of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on population growth, with emphasis on the question of sustainability. A great introduction to the field of ecology.
Library of Congress
Loc: Romanticism in Dresden
This site from the Library of Congress provides an exerpt regarding the Romantic movement in Germany. The information that is presented is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Germany
Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Angela Merkel
A brief profile of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Seeker
Seeker: 142 Million Year Old Dino Footprints Found
Article reports on the discovery of two fossilized dinosaur footprints in Germany and what researchers have been able to learn from the find.