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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: European Reading Room: Germans in America Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.
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Website
Other

History of German American Relations: 1683 1900: History and Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
From the U.S. State Department, a comprehensive reference tool about the history of Germans in America starting in 1683 up until the present. Provides background, exhibits, digital images, statistics, teacher resources, internet links,...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: "Faith in the Human Spirit Is Not Lost"

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Righteous Program founded by Yad Vashem to honor rescuers who protected Jews from death and deportation during the Holocaust.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the German culture is given at this site, in addition to information on Germany's history, demographics, geography, and more.
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Aftermath: Nuremberg and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the postwar problems for the victorious Allies including what to do with the millions of displaced persons (DPs), the Germany nation, and the Nuremberg trials.
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Website
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Concentration Camps

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the history behind the idea of concentration camps, one part of Hitler's solution to rid Germany of its "weak and inferior" citizens.
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Activity
PBS

Liberty: Chronicle of the Revolution: Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the population increase in colonial America. Find out where all these immigrants came from and what they did in the colonies. From PBS.
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Handout
Other

Anabaptists: The Germans Come to North America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what brought various German religious groups to America.
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Website
Other

Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia: Germanna

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource povides historical information about the German immigrants who settled German settlements in Virginia.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: What Is the American?

For Students 5th - 8th
Even colonial America was a melting pot of people from far away. Read about the diversity of the population and why it had an effect on the possibility of rebellion and revolution.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Rmc Research Corporation: Kristallnacht

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a reading comprehension lesson plan featuring Kristallnact "Night of the Broken Glass." Middle school students will have an opportunity to learn through this interdisciplinary activity.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Germans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the German people living in Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Website
Other

Society for German American Studies: German Settlement in Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes key personalities among German immigrants, main trends, and suggestions for further reading.
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Website
Other

Ww Ii: The World at War 1943

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to 17 August for links to information about the Allies and German attack on Southern Italy during WWII.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Germans in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information (much more than you will need) about German-speaking immigrants to America. The site highlights Pennsylvania as a hub for immigrants. Includes information about religious backgrounds and reasons for leaving their...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Truck Load of Germans

For Students 9th - 10th
Short personal account about the conditions of the German troops when they surrendered at the end of WWII.