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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Ww I Ended, Treaty of Versailles

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes how the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I. Includes photos.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Joseph Stalin Wrote a Memo

For Students 3rd - 8th
During W.W.II, Russia and Germany had an agreement not to attack each other. Germany did not honor that agreement. The Premier of Russia, Joseph Stalin, asked for help from the U.S. and Great Britain. Use this site to see how that was...
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Activity
A&E Television

History.com: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at World War II including video clips and audio clips of important speeches by the world leaders of the time.
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Website
First World War

First World war.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
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Website
Other

Db Trains: Epoch Iii (1945 1970)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very interesting history of the development of trains in Germany after WWII. An aspect of history that is overlooked, rebuilding the transportation infrastructure in Germany was a big and important project for the occupying...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Great War & Jazz Age (1914 1928)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...
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Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
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Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Reparti D'assalto: The Arditi

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical website includes information about the Italian Reparti d'assalto (Assault Units) of the First World War, the most elite force in the Italian Army.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Treaty of Versailles and the End of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
The sources in this primary set document the Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War I. Includes teaching guide.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World History: Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which evaluate the effect the Treaty of Versailles had on settling the international disputes which had initiated World War I.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Central Powers

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Central Powers of World War I including the countries, leaders, military commanders, and facts - the alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: u.s. Entered World War I April 6, 1917

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief look at the United States' entrance into World War I and a cursory explanation of the background of the war.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 Allied Powers for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Allied Powers of World War II in history. The Allies such as Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States fought the Axis Powers.