Curated OER
Hitler and the Nuremberg Laws
Before you can really understand how WWII started, you need to understand the time prior to the rise of the Nazi Movement. Learn about Hitler as he grew up, rose through the military rank, and ultimately took charge of a nation. An...
Other
Queen Sofia Museum: Magazines and War: Spanish Civil War Print Culture
An extensive look at the artwork that graced magazines that were published during the Spanish Civil War. You can read a summary of what each magazine published.
Other
Anarchy Archives
A rich collection of links and articles assembled by a professor of political studies.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Robert Capa
A lengthy essay on Robert Capa and one of his early controversial photos. Includes a great timeline of his life as well as video footage from the PBS documentary of Capa's life.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Foreign Affairs
Scroll through this discussion of Franklin Roosevelt's attention to foreign policy during his several terms in office to "Confronting Germany and Japan" and "Descent into War." Here you will find out about the United States' position of...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Spanish Civil War
Pictorial history of the Spanish Civil War which became a struggle between Fascism and Democracy or the Nationalists and the Republicans.
PBS
Pbs Treasures of the World: Guernica Testimony of War
A wonderful site describing Pablo Picasso's "Guernica," a mural he created for the 1937 World's Fair. The resource examines the civil war raging in Picasso's homeland of Spain and the frustration he felt toward the violence taking place...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 1: La Rutina Diaria
In this first unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about the history of Spain and how to talk about their daily routine. Vocabulary includes reflexive verbs, bath items, schedules, the simple future tense, and clothing....
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About the Spanish Civil War
An extensive resource covering many aspects of the Spanish Civil War. First read an overview of the conflict before looking at the many primary sources related to the war.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade of the Spanish Civil War
An interesting look at the Lincoln Brigade and those who served in it fighting in Spain against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: True False Questions on World War Two
Take a true or false quiz on World War II.
Other
Journey to the Alcarria (Camilo Jose Cela)
After a description of post-Civil War Spain and the fine arts, this essay focuses on the work of Cela.
Other
Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
University of California
Univ. Of California, San Diego: They Still Draw Pictures
A collection of drawings by Spanish children that were created during the Spanish Civil War. The introduction by Aldous Huxley explores the impact of war on children.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Miguel Hernandez
A brief biography on Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez that discusses both his personal life and literary career.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: July 17: The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War was a precursor of the tumult of World War II. Read a brief description of those involved in this civil war and see posters supporting each side.
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is This Painting So Shocking?
In 1937, in one of the worst civilian casualties of the Spanish Civil War, Fascist forces bombed the village of Guernica in Northern Spain. For Pablo Picasso, the tragedy sparked a frenzied period of work in which he produced a massive...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Pablo Picasso's Guernica and Modern War
The sources in this primary set document Pablo Picasso's painting Guernica. Includes teaching guide.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: Spanish Socialist Party
Resource provides a short description of the Spanish Socialist Party. Historical description of the party ends in 1993, when Felipe Gonzalez was still the General Secretary of the party and prime minister.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Spain: History
Chronology of historical events in Spain, from the beginnings to the present.
Digital History
Digital History: Italy
Read about the rise of Benito Mussolini, who became essentially the dictator of Italy prior to World War II. Find out his aims for Italy, and how he went about trying to achieve them.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fascism in Europe
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides links to many scholarly articles on elements of fascism and on how fascism has been manifested in Italy, Spain and other countries.