Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Struggle Against the Kingship
The Romans cast off their Etruscan kings and create a new Republic, incorporating many of the governmental ideas from the Etruscans into their new government.
Other
German Embassy: Milestones in History
This site provides a timeline of milestones in German history.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
Digital History
Digital History: The Great Depression in Global Perspective
This article gives a great overview of the effects of the Great Depression all over the world. Find the four main responses of various countries to the depression, and see how some of these responses brought about World War II.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Kamakura Shogunate
The Kamakura Shogunate was a feudal military dictatorship ruled by the shoguns of the Minamoto family from 1185 to 1333 AD. The article gives information on Minamoto no Yoritomo's proclamation as shogun of the Kamakura Dynasty, his wife...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com:word Roots Lesson 1:dict Vent Duct: Word Roots #1 Intermediate
This lesson plan features the Latin roots DICT, DIC, DIT = speak, declare; VEN, VENT = come; DUCT, DUC = lead. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...
Other
Africa Update Newsletter: Election in Nigeria
A discussion of the recent election in Nigeria (2003) which signaled a change from many years of dictatorship. The author examines the evolution of democracy in Nigeria.
Other
Modern World History: The Legacy of Leopold's Congo Colony
The Congo is rich in raw materials which make it a haven for unscrupulous rulers looking for wealth. From King Leopold to Mobutu, the people of the Congo have suffered under brutal dictatorships. Read the following synopsis and view...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Totalitarianism
A detailed treatment on the practice of totalitarianism. The article provides a historical background and how it was a major force in 20th century European history (in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union).
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Totalitarianism in Interwar Europe
Identify those nations where totalitarianism reigned following World War I. Follow the political systems of Russia, Germany, and Italy from 1919-1939 through this illustrated slideshow.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Hitler Becomes Dictator
Describes the measures taken by the Nazis who used Hitler's Emergency Decree as a pretence to brutally remove all elected officials who were not sympathizers. The result was an end of democracy and Hitler was established as a dictator....
PBS
Pbs Commanding Heights: History of Peru
This PBS Commanding Heights site offers a timeline of historical and political events in Peru from 1910 to 2003.
PBS
Pbs: Ambush in Mogadishu
Tells the story of the attack on US Rangers in 1993 in Mogadishu and traces our foreign policy in Somalia.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Kolchak, Alexander
This site briefly describes the leader of the White Army, Alexander Kolchak, and the reasons for its defeat.
Other
Le Monde Diplomatique: Electing Dictators
This site dicusses information about how the people of Africa end up electing dictators and discusses the problems with corrupt and disorganized election processes as well as past issuesconcerning democracy in African countries.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.
iCivics
I Civics: Who Rules?
Learn about the different forms of government that exist, including democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and others. Compare and contrast these forms, and look at real-life examples in the world today.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Quiz 3
Take this five-question quiz that checks comprehension over parts of US history between 1890-1945.
A&E Television
History.com: A Timeline of Us Cuba Relations
The United States and Cuba share a long, complex history -- first as allies and trade partners, and later as bitter ideological enemies. This timeline shows how closely entwined America and Cuba have been over the last two centuries.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Totalitarianism: Stalin and Hitler
An account of the rise of totalitarianism with the despotic, brutal leadership of both Stalin and Hitler depicted.
Auburn University
Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Autocracy
Basic definition of 'autocracy.' Provides links to terms used in the definition, as well as cross-reference terms.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Government
Explains the characteristics of seven different types of government. Includes a group activity.
Curated OER
Time 100:heroes & Icons Andrei Sakharov
A Time Magazine profile on "The world's most famous political dissident," Andrei Sakharov, and his battles against nuclear war and communist dictatorship.
Curated OER
An Anarchist Flag
From the BBC, this site provides very basic descriptions of the different types of government including anarchy, capitalist, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, and republic.
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