+
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: 1863: The Changing Nature of the War

For Students 11th - 12th
Students will learn about the term "total war" and be able to provide examples. They will also be able to describe mobilization efforts in the North and the South and explain why 1863 was a pivotal year in the war.
+
Website
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the contributions of Pennsylvania's major industries and Pennsylvanians to World War II. Included in this detailed, historical account are links to maps and pictorial images of the era.
+
Handout
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Mobilization in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the US Army describes steps taken in the United States to prepare for war. Scroll through to see how the United States mobilized for World War II.