PBS
Pbs: Nova: Who Killed the Red Baron?
Forensic experts look at solving the mystery of the Red Baron, WWI flying ace's death.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Aviation
Module with visual history of aviation in America. Students and teachers can find videos on topics beginning with pioneers in aviation, WWI and WWII, Airships and more. Links to related resources can be found on this site.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson: "The Fourteen Points"
This is the text for Wilson's "The Fourteen Points," a statement of principles for world peace to be used in the negotiations for the end of WWI, delivered on January 8, 1918.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: America in the 1930s: The Bonus Army
Vivid and succinct account of the efforts and struggles of WWI veterans who marched on Washtington D.C. to demand their veterans' benefits. Article describes their forced dispersement by the army, which strained the confidence of the...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Aftermath: Ku Klux Klan Pamplet, Early 1930s
Around the time of WWI, the KKK made a big comeback, and in the 1920s, around 150,000 Texans were part of the Klan's "invisible empire." Read about the rise and fall of the KKK in Texas, and see the front cover of a KKK pamphlet.
Library of Congress
Loc: Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures
A collection of photos from newspapers during WWI as well as a timeline and essays on pertinent topics.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements
Women championed many pivotal pieces of legislation in the early 1900's. They pushed for prohibition, payment of a bonus for WWI veterans, federal money for prenatal, maternal, and infant care, and many more progressive issues. The...
Other
Cold War and New Zealand
Describes New Zealand during the Cold War. Looks at New Zealand's political landscape during WWI, WWII, its military interventions, its membership in SEATO, and its antinuclear stance.
Other
Wanadoo: La Grande Guerre en Lorraine
This site is from Wanadoo. The Great War's Western Front (WWI) took place for a great part in Lorraine.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: The b.e.f. Times
While in the trenches during WWI, soldiers began to produce their own magazines. The best known of these was the Wipers Times, later renamed the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) Times. It was printed on a printing press salvaged from...
A&E Television
History.com: Black Heroes Throughout Us Military History
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought for America, from the Revolution to World War II. During the American Revolution, thousands of Black Americans fought -- on both sides of the conflict. As America's Civil...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: American Battles in Ww1
Features a summary and interesting facts about American campaigns and battles in WW1.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Americans on the Homefront Helped Win World War I
In this activity, students will match documents to visualize ways that Americans contributed to the war effort on the homefront during World War I. Students will see a payoff image related to the armistice celebration and reflect on the...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball: A Morale Booster During Wartime?
Students will learn about the role of baseball on the American homefront during World Wars I and II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (during World War I) and President (during World War II), commented on the...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory
Trenches on the Web offers a set of charts on World War I Armory, which includes the categories of artillery, gas, guns, naval, tanks, trenches, troops, U-boats, and Zeppelins. Be sure to click on "View Set" for each category to see...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Timeline: Index
A timeline of events that influenced the eventual outbreak of World War I. Many of the events have links to articles or more in-depth timelines.
City University of New York
The Rhineland Crisis: The French Reaction
Brief one page summary of French government viewpoint by Flandin, French minister of Foreign affairs, and the rationale for inaction in light of Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Great War (World War I Lesson Plans)
Eight lesson plans for exploring aspects of World War I, also known as the Great War, with instructions for introducing middle-school learners to the causes of the conflict; to the great symbol of the war's stalemate--the trenches; to...
British Library
British Library: World War I: Europe Before 1914
Learn about the origins and reasons behind the outbreak of World War I. Globalization and military advancement are considered the major contributing factors leading to Europe's first major war since the fall of Napoleon.
Other
In Flanders Fields Museum
This museum in Ieper presents excellent information about World War I: The history of the First World War timeline, life at and behind the front, objects and the stories they tell, characters from the Great War, a virtual walk through...
US National Archives
Docsteach: Baseball on the World War I Homefront
Students will begin to learn about the changes that occurred on the American homefront because of World War I by analyzing correspondence from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Boston Red Sox Owner and President...
National Archives (UK)
National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
First World War
First World war.com: Primary Documents: The "Willy Nicky" Telegrams
The content of ten telegrams exchanged between the German Emperor, Wilhelm II, and the Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the period from July 29 to August 1, 1914.
BBC
Bbc: History: Women at War: 'She Soldiers' Through the Ages: World War One
A brief description of the role women played during World War One. Describes the changes undergone at this time for the role of women. A good overview of a unique perspective of world history.