Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
University of Calgary
Ithaca College: Project Look Sharp: Media Construction of War
Provides a multi-unit curriculum kit relating to the study of war that incorporates media literacy. All material is free to download and includes teacher guides, student handouts, historical documents, slideshows, and more.
PBS
Pbs Timeline of War: Terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan
PBS has put together three war timelines covering the years from 1979 until present along with a timeline of Middle East history from 1916 to the present in an attempt to show how the key events from all of these areas are related. The...
Virginia History Series
Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
Other
Kentucky Historical Society: Kentucky Military Treasures
A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Obama's War
A detailed report of the war in Afghanistan put together in 2009. Insight into the approach and progress of President Obama's administration. Interviews with top officials, map, chronology are provided.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Leaked Military Documents Create Controversy Over Role of Press
When confidential information about the US war in Afghanistan was leaked many government officials, as well as others, worried if it was an overstretch of power by the press.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: President Obama on Iraq and Afghanistan
PBS's NewsHour Extra presents a detailed lesson plan covering the current US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan with a video of Jim Lehrer's interview with President Obama [18:59]. The two discuss the Obama administration's strategy for...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The War on Terror
Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Nato's Role in Afghanistan
NATO took command of the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, in 2003. It's mission was originally limited to Kabul, but has expanded its role to the whole of Afghanistan. Its main objective is to assist the Afghan government...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Afghanistan
This National Public Radio page is constantly updated with the most recent NPR stories related to the war in Afghanistan providing an up to date and comprehensive archive. Material from Morning Edition and All Things Considered is...
CNN
Cnn: War in Afghanistan
This CNN site provides comprehensive coverage of the war in Afghanistan with daily updates on the most recent news and events, and links to dozens of related stories on Afghanistan.
iCivics
I Civics: Conflict and Cooperation
Countries often work together to solve problems and fall into conflict when problems cannot be resolved. After learning about motivations and conditions that lead to action (or inaction), students analyze examples of international...
BBC
Bbc: The Fall of Kabul
A slide show that shows different images of the fall of Kabul during the 2001 Afghanistan war. Gives a brief description with each image.
USA Today
Usa Today: Report: More u.s. Troops Needed in Afghanistan
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, reported that the situation in Afghanistan is growing worse and without more troops, the U.S. risks failure in this war.(9/21/2009)
CNN
Cnn: Kandahar City Detail
A detailed map of the city of Kandahar, a Taliban stronghold during Operation Enduring Freedom. It gives a brief overview of different sections of the city. (2002)
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Read Works
Read Works: Saving the Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read this passage on helping zoos in war torn Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and then they can answer five questions designed to improve thier skills on drawing conclusiong.
Other
Stars and Stripes: Soldiers in Afghanistan Find Success, Safety on Foot
In this article, Captain Kirby Jones of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment's Company B, explains why Company B has almost completely abandoned vehicles for safety on foot. (5 March 2010)
NBC
Msnbc: Obama Unveils New Afghan Pak Policy
This March 27, 2009 report from MSNBC describes the Obama Administration's new policies for the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It also includes reaction from both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. (March,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
CNN
Cnn: u.s. Losing War in Afghanistan, Mc Cain Says
In this article, Arizona senator John McCain states, "When you aren't winning in this kind of war, you are losing". He makes several recommendations on what the United States needs to to in order to prevent increased violence in...
CNN
Cnn: Obama Approves Afghanistan Troop Increase
This article discusses the decision by President Obama to deploy another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan as a means to "to stabilize a deteriorating situation". (18 February 2009)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Role of Exiles in Post Saddam Iraq (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan in which students discuss Iraqi expatriates who returned to their home country after the fall of Saddam. Students look at obstacles faced by these former exiles and identify parallels between the return of Iraqi expats to...