Curated OER
Children and World War II
Intended for a younger audience, this presentation provides a very simplistic overview of the people and events key to World War II. They will be introduces to Hitler, Chamberlain, and Churchill, hear an audio piece, and see images from...
Curated OER
World War 2: Facts
Useful as a simplistic introduction, this resource provides basic information regarding WWII. Learners can read about the first steps taken by Adolph Hitler, Neville Chamberlain, and the end result of the war.
Curated OER
The Munich Conference
For this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Munich Conference, examine a chart about the Axis and Allied powers, and then respond to 3 short answer questions about the information presented.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: Britain's Response to Germany's Invasion of Poland
Ibiblio.org offers a text versions of three speeches given by Neville Chamberlain, prime minister of Britain, responding to Germany's invasion of Poland. Audio can be downloaded.
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Digital History
Digital History: Munich: Anatomy of a Crisis [Pdf]
This excellent lesson plan lays out the framework of the lead-up to World War II in Europe. It covers the problem the support of Czechoslovakia caused Great Britain and France, the policy of appeasement exercised by Prime Minister...
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young Univ.: Euro Docs: Neville Chamberlain's "Peace for Our Time" Speech
The spoken words of Neville Chamberlain upon arriving back in Britain following the Munich Conference are presented. His short statement has now become known as the "Peace For Our Time" speech.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Appeasement
[Free Registration/Login Required] Leaders European democracies, like Britain, utilized the appeasement policy during the years during Hitler's dictatorship prior to World War II. The decision to use the policy are greatly debated still....
BBC
Bbc: History: The Welfare State Never Ending Reform
An article by a British Member of Parliament that traces the history of the welfare state in Britain. It examines its beginning in the early 1900s through its overreaching problems at the end of the twentieth century. Archived.
W. W. Norton
W. W. Norton & Company: Speech Defending Munich Agreement
A copy of a 1938 speech by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the House of Commons defending the Munich Pact.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Chamberlain's Address on the Eve of War
On September 1, 1939, Germany attacked Poland. Hours later, Neville Chamberlain spoke to the members of the House of Commons. The gist of the speech was preparing Britain for war.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Department of State: Chronology of International Events, 1938 to 1941
A brief chronology of events occurring between March of 1938 and December of 1941, events that led to war in Europe and eventually a world-wide war. From a Department of State bulletin issued on December 18, 1941.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Conquest at Munich
Describes the events leading up to the Munich Agreement and the invasion of Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.
Other
Chamberlain and Britain Prepare for War
Article describing the failure of Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy. Includes links to Realtime Audio copies of two of Chamberlain's speeches.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: War Breaks Out
A brief look at the expansionist moves of Japan in China, including a description of the Rape of Nanking. Also read about the military expansionism in Europe and Africa by both Germany and Italy, finally resulting in a declaration of war...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Other
Electric Scotland: Wwii: Invasion of the Low Countries and the Fall of France
In this article, you can read about the German strategy for invading and taking over Belgium, Holland, and eventually France at the beginning of World War II.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Neville Chamberlain
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story on Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister of Britain from 1937 to 1940. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.
Curated OER
Arthur Neville Chamberlain
This biography of former prime minister of Britain Neville Chamberlain, gives an overview of his life before becoming prime minister and his policy of appeasement with Adolf Hitler in 1939.