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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: Controlling Oregon's Economy for the War Effort

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Oregon saved money for the war effort during WWI.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Hitler's Power Grab: Hitler's Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the conditions in post-WWI Germany that created fertile ground for Hitler's rise to power.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: 4 Jun 1916 the Brusilov Offensive

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete description of the Brusilov Offensive, one of Russia's many ill-fated campaigns against the Germans during WWI.
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: World War I and Postwar Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of primary source material from the Library of Congress chronicles the plight of African Americans during WWI and the Harlem Renaissance that followed.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Postwar Unrest

For Students 9th - 10th
Section on the period of unrest at home and abroad following WWI.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
This quiz will test your knowledge on WWI primarily information about President Wilson's actions during the war.
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Other

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Centrals: Heads of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some biographical information on the leaders of the Central Powers during WWI - Wilhelm II of the German Empire, Franz Josef I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mehmed Rechad V of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Ferdinand I of...
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Other

Charles Sturt Univ.: Military Plans & the 1st World War

For Students 9th - 10th
The plans of most WWI involved countries are examined, including the German Schlieffen Plan and the French Plan XVII.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Analyze how the conclusion of WWI led to an unstable peace which resulted in WWII. included on this site are short films, photographs, artifacts, and an extensive bibliography for further research.
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
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Other

Huff English: The Great Gatsby Treasure Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a treasure hunt based on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In it students complete a list of tasks about the book, the author, WWI, the Roaring 20's, the 18th and 19th Ammendments, prohibition, organized crime, the music,...
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Emory University

Emory University: Lost Poets of the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
This marvelous site offers a chronology of WWI, an assessment of its cost to society, and links to such poets as Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen. Has a plethora of information on the war.
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Other

Deutsches Historisches: 1918 33 Der Versailler Vertrag

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Deutsches Historisches Museumprovides details of the Versailles Treaty that formally ended World War I, and German reaction to th treaty's harsh terms, is presented by LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online (Living...
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Other

Chris Baker: The Western Front in France and Flanders in 1914 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information for anyone seeking information about all aspects of the British Army during WWI, 1914-1918. Readers can explore army life, regiments, units, battles as well as individual soldiers.
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Aaron Shepherd

Aaronshep: "The Christmas Truce"

For Students 9th - 10th
On Christmas Eve in the first year of WWI, British and German soldiers called a truce. "The Christmas Truce" story by Aaron Shepard is a good example of historical fiction. The story if followed by a factual account of this events.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada Dept.: The War of Attrition

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the pattern of warfare that developed in WWI-- the War of Attrition. Discusses how this affected the outcome of the war.
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First World War

First World War: Weapons of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on WWI, Weapons of War gives a detailed review of weapon technology. Thorough information is provided on bayonets, flamethrowers, grenades, machine guns, pistols, poison gas, rifles, tanks, and trench mortars.
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Other

International Encyclopedia: Pre War Socialist Pacifism

For Students 9th - 10th
The socialist opposition to war actually led to the great World War I. Read here to discover ideals of "socialist pacifism" and the developments leading up to WWI. Reactions toward the war are also included.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: The Geography of the Italian Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow presentation provides a virtual tour of the varied battlefields of the Italian Front during WWI.
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A&E Television

History.com: History Shorts: When an Undocumented Immigrant Became a War Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
Marcelino Serna came to the U.S. as a undocumented immigrant from Mexico, and within just a few years, became one of the country's bravest heroes. (Video 1:03) He joined the army at the beginning of WWI where he captured 24 German...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Aviation and Aircraft of Wwi

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about aviation and aircraft of World War I. Airplanes were first used in WW1 for reconnaissance and bombings. Famous fighter pilots called aces fought each other in the sky.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: End of Wwi and Post War

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history of what happened after World War I including the armistice, negotiations, the Big Four, the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: United States in Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the United States in World War I. The U.S. began neutral but was pulled into the war by the Germans. The influx of fresh troops and resources turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...