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Handout
Other

American Merchant Marine at War: u.s. Merchant Marine in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives an excellent history of the sailing ships and sailors of the Merchant Marine in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Links on the page include many firsthand accounts of the sailors and their experiences during the war.
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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: The Zimmerman Telegram Bringing America Closer to War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a copy of the actual Zimmerman Telegram where Germany states that it "Intends to begin - unrestricted submarine warfare." A great primary source that takes students deeper into historical understanding.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The United States Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how Germany resuming unrestricted submarine warfare contributed to the US entering WWI. Site is well-written, informative, and contains great details.
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Website
Other

Canonesea, Convoy Hx72 and U 100

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the attack on a merchant convoy traveling from Canada to England. At the time of the attack (Sept. 1940), it represented the largest U Boat "Wolf Pack" attack on a British convoy.
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Website
Other

Deep Image: The Discovery of the U767

For Students 9th - 10th
A first hand account on the discovery of the German U Boat, the U767, which was sunk in the English Channel by British naval forces. Includes a primary source on the attack on the U Boat.
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Website
Other

Uboat.net: Imperial German Majesty's Uboats in Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
A Brief article describing the U-boat crisis of 1916 and the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare
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Graphic
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Battle of the Atlantic: A Virtual Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit detailing Word War II's Battle of the Atlantic.