International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Art to the People Gerd Arntz
From the exhibit at the International Institute of Social History, "Art to the People", the work of the German communist artist Gerd Arntz is examined with descriptions and images.
Curated OER
History Matters: Get the Rope! Anti German Violence in World War I Era Wisconsin
Read this harrowing account of a German-American farmer whose nativist neighbors suspected his alliegiance to the United States after the country entered the war against Germany in World War I.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler
The History Place looks at the rise of the German dictator Adolf Hitler.
Digital History
Digital History: The Coming of World War Ii
The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I set the stage for increased world conflict because of the crushing reparations required of Germany. See how Adolf Hitler, over a series of years, used opposition to the terms of the treaty...
Brigham Young University
Byu: Scott's Official History: Record of the Old Fifteenth
Information on the 369th United States infantry who were the first black men to fight in France. Includes details on training the regiment and guarding German prisoners, and also a letter from Colonel Hayward. From "The American Negro in...
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Digital History
Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]
Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Documents of German Unification
Fordham University provides a series of excerpts of primary source documents about the Unificatoin of Germany from 1848 to 1871.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: German Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of German Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Other
Regia Anglorum: A Brief History of Anglo Saxon England
Detailed account of the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Contains colored pictures of reenactments.
Other
Anabaptists: The Germans Come to North America
This site explains what brought various German religious groups to America.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Germans
Learn about the culture of the German people living in Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle of the Atlantic Game
Test your ability to keep German U-boats at bay by taking on the role of a senior escort officer tasked with leading a convoy of food and munitions safely across the North Atlantic to England.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Siberian Germans
Learn about the culture of the Siberian German people of Russia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Decline of the Empire: Disintegration of Empire
This article from Morey's 1901 textbook recounts the attacks on the Roman Empire by the Sassinids from the east and the Germanic barbarians from the north.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: German Holocaust Reparations
A brief but detailed analysis of the German decision to give Israel reparations for the Holocaust. Describes the amount and time period in which it was paid.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Germanic Music: Christmas Carols
Two Christmas carols are taught in this lesson plan, Silent Night and O Tannenbaum. Students will learn the carols in German and English. They will also learn the background and history of each of these well known carols.
Other
Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce: History and Heritage
The German town of Hermann, Missouri, established due to its likeness to the Rhine Valley, offers a great deal of history since the early 1800's.
A&E Television
History.com: History Shorts: When an Undocumented Immigrant Became a War Hero
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...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Uniforms
Describes the uniforms worn during the Revolutionary War by the Continental Army, the British Army and Navy, and the German Auxiliary. Includes video. [3:48]
BBC
Bbc: History: The Rise of Adolf Hitler
Archived article explores Adolf Hitler's early years as a drifter and failed artist to his remarkable transformation as a brutal German dictator.
Read Works
Read Works: Eyewitness to History
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text based on an interview with a German soldier who fought in World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: History of the English Language
This site provides a brief description of the history of the English language.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Latvia: History
Latvia's history is an interesting tug-of-war between Latvians and occupying countries. Read about Latvia's beginnings and her current history. Information from U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Livius: Pliny the Elder, Natural History
Part of a comprehensive site giving biographical information on Pliny. It takes a look at the famous historian as a child, an officer, scholar, and a procurator, this page is about his encyclopedia, Natural History. Several of the books,...