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Brigham Young University

World War I Document Archive: The War With Germany, a Statistical Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy document, written at the end of World War I, is filled with statistics pertaining to every facet imaginable of the United States' participation in World War I. The chapters look at the men who served, the munitions, battles,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition consists of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections at the Library of Congress. With an emphasis on World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), the Korean War...
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Photographs of the 369th Infantry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Background information on the African American troops in the 369th Infantry accompanied by teaching activities that allows students to analyze photographs and use the information in many curricular connections.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War I Uniforms 1917 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the military uniforms worn in World War I. Identify the details of each branch of the service on the uniforms and know what the most common color is on a military uniform.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Wwi: The u.s. Army Overseas

For Students 9th - 10th
From a book, American Military History, this chapter looks at the U.S. Army overseas in World War I, and gives a brief overview of the battles in which the Army was involved, and General Pershing's command in World War I.
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Primary
Other

Kansas Collection: A Soldier's Diary

For Students 9th - 10th
Diary of Bugler Benjamin Edgar Cruzan who was a soldier from Kansas in World War I. Includes many photographs and other documents.
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Website
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Fbi: Terrorism

For Students 9th - 10th
FBI's detailed web page with links to information on terrorism and counterterrorism including threat levels, major cases, Most Wanted list, and other resources.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars & Stripes: American Soldiers' Newspaper Ww I

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique group of historical documents, a 71-week run of the newspaper printed for the American soldiers on the Western Front in World War I. These are digitized copies of the paper ordered by Pershing to give the troops a sense of unity...
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Website
Council of Foreign Relations

Terrorism Questions and Answers: What Is Terrorism?

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section deals with defining and understanding the different types of...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: "Over There and Back"

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the diary of Private Homer Simpson that he kept during World War I. Entries are dated from April 1918 when he received a notice to report through June 1919 when he was discharged.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: United States Entry Into World War I: A Documentary Chronology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
EDSITEment offers unit with three lessons that examines the views of whether the U.S. should enter World War I, the reasons for entering the war, and a chronololgy of events that led up to the U.S. entry to the war. A complete plan with...
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from "The Official History of the American Negro in World War I" by Emmett J. Scott, depicting the impact of the Great War on African Americans at home. The doubts that whites voiced about African Americans' loyalty and military...
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: John J. Pershing Career Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline and photographs of the life of John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Big Show: Meuse Argonne Offensive: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information on the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Includes a chronology, background information, and images.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: The St. Mihiel Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of St. Mihiel, first action of the American Expeditionary Force. Read first-person accounts and see pictures of the time.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth site on the battle for Blanc Mont Ridge. It contains great pictures and a detailed description of the events that occurred during the battle.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a sequel to Part I. It also contains excellent information about the end of the battle for Blanc Mont Rouge and where the Marines directed their attention from there.
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Digital History

Digital History: America Goes to War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
President Woodrow Wilson tried to maintain American neutrality in World War I. Find out why he decided that the U.S. needed to join the war and read a portion of his message to Congress asking for a declaration of war against Germany....
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Stubby (Canine Mascot and Hero)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great story about the brindle pup who was the mascot of the 102 Infantry, 26th Yankee Division. Find out about the exploits of this extraordinary dog in World War I.
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Handout
Other

Usmm: u.s. Merchant Ships, Sailing Vessels, and Fishing Craft Lost During Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of U.S. merchant ships lost due to German raiders, torpedoes, and undersea mines. Includes ships lost before the U.S. joined World War I.
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eBook
Other

The War Times Journal: High Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of writings from a pilot who served in the Lafayette Escadrille and the 94th Pursuit squadron with Eddie Rickenbacker. Provides details on aerial fighting tactics during World War 1.
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Primary
Other

Www Virtual Library: Medical History of Wwi: Nurse Helen Fairchild

For Students 9th - 10th
This story, told through letters home, is about Nurse Helen Fairchild, one of the brave women who played an important part in World War I. Includes pictures and illustrations of uniforms worn during that period.
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Unit Plan
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: The Stars and Stripes: A Closer Look at the Stars and Stripes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the purpose, organization and content of this eight-page weekly newspaper published for Army forces in France from February 8, 1918 to June 13, 1919.