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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Saddam Hussein

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Saddam Hussein that includes his early years, his rise to power, the Iraq wars, and his pursuit and capture. Article includes links to related information.
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Activity
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Saddam Hussein, a Life of Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
An effective synopsis of the life of Hussein, from his young life through the rule of Iran to his capture in December, 2003.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture

For Students 9th - 10th
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
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Website
NBC

Msnbc: Saddam's Legacy of Violence and War

For Students 9th - 10th
MSNBC offers a breaking news story on the capture of Saddam Hussein also tells of his rise to power.