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Austria
Students create a nature journal of an imaginary trip around Austria. They identify animals and plants that live in Austria. Students describe the landscape of Austria. They order major events in Austrian history. Students describe the...
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War Consumes Europe
How did the world react to Austria's declaration of war? This activity, guided by the McDougall Littell text, World History, has historians examining the beginnings of WWI through cause and effect analysis. Groups reference the text as...
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The Congress of Vienna
Here is a very brief look at the five great powers of Europe. The Congress of Vienna is not explained very well, but key players are introduced, as are their actions, goals, and legacy.
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Getting to Know Austria- Map Skills
In this Austria map skills worksheet, students apply map skills to answer 14 fill in the blank questions about the country. They determine border countries, identify regions, find the capitol, and name rivers. They draw a map of Austria...
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The Life of Mozart
In this Mozart worksheet, 9th graders read a one page biography about the composer. They answer 10 short answer questions and are encouraged to listen to Mozart's music.
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Country: Austria
Students access a variety of Austria themed websites. They locate information about history, geography, climate, people and culture. They view a live webcam of different parts of Austria and read about famous personalities from Austria.
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I Spy with my Little Eye…
Pupils read an article on Vienna. In this ESL lesson, students explore a recent incident between Russia and the United States, then complete several activities that reinforce the information in the article.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Austria
A thorough look at Austria from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Age of Enlightened Absolutism 1648 1789
Europe following the Thirty Years War, focusing on the rivalry between Germany and Austria, in particular the competition between the Hohenzollern Dynasty of Brandenburg and Prussia, and the imperial Habsburgs of Austria.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Austria
Learn about; religious demographics, religious freedom, socio-economic indicators, general facts, and history, in this country overview of Austria from the Association of Religious Data Archives at Pennsylvania State University.
Other
Austria Landmarks: Virtual Panoramic Tours
Take a walk through the city streets, tombs, palaces, and countryside of Austria with these virtual 360 degree tours. Simply click on a city, then pick the landmark or event you'd like to view, then enjoy the show!
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Austria
Learn about health in Austria via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Austria the Anschluss and World War Ii
Read about the Anschluss in Austria and the absorbtion of the country into the Third Reich. This brief overview of the early spread of Nazism lays a foundation for World War II in Europe.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Asiago 1916 Two Views
Detailed information on Austria's first great offensive on the Italian Front campaign during WWI. The Battle of Asiago is described both by an English correspondent with the Italian Army and an official German observer with the Austrians.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Memoirs of the Ausgleich, 1867
Count von Beust's written memoirs of the Ausgleich, the focus of which is his fears. Modern History Sourcebook site by Fordham University.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: Treaty of Lausanne, October, 1912
Substantial discussion of the treaty which ended Italian occupation of Turkish Tripoli. Includes specific terms of the treaty, and bibliography.
The History Place
The History Place: Statistics of the Holocaust
This page from The History Place has a chart with the number of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust. Nearly 6 million Jewish people were murdered. This site is disturbing its apparent accuracy of the Jewish slaughter.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Nazis Take Austria
Describes the events leading up to the invasion of Austria by Germany and what happened immediately after the occupation.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Austria
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Austria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Hungarian Electronic: Establishment of the Dual Monarchy
An in-depth essay from the Hungarian Electronic Library on the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. It explains the political affairs, the constitutions, and the main principles of the agreement.
Other
Slavic Research Center: Hungarian Jury System Under a Dual Monarchy System
This is a paper analyzing the Hungarian jury system in the Austria-Hungarian Dual Monarchy. It discusses trials and laws.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Country Study: Romania and the Eastern Question
This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.