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Ducksters

Ducksters: Germany History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Genseric the Vandal

For Students 2nd - 7th
History of Genseric, King of the Vandals, who ruled a Germanic tribe during the 5th Century, turning them into a powerful force of the Mediterranean Sea. Site includes links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Johannes Gutenberg

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
History for Kids features the history of Johannes Guttenberg a German goldsmith, printer and publisher who is best known for developing a Movable Type for printing. Includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Primary
The History Place

The History Place: The Nazi Soviet Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a photo and caption of the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. Includes a text copy of the agreement, with links to additional information.
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Handout
Other

European Royal History: Death of Friedrich Iii, German Emperor, King of Prussia

For Students 9th - 10th
Part I of a biography of Friedrich III. Elsewhere on this blog, you will find Part II. These describe the life of Friedrich III in great detail.
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Other

Collapse and Germanization of the Roman Empire: Upheaval in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes many factors leading up to the deposition of Romulus Augustulus by Odovacar, marking the traditional fall of the Roman Empire.
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Activity
Other

Milwaukee Public Television: The Making of Milwaukee: Ethnic Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Many if the early settlers in Milwaukee were of German ancestry. African-Americans also helped settle the area, and even pre-dated its founding. Some of the history of these two groups is presented here.
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Website
Other

Uboat.net: Imperial German Majesty's Uboats in Wwi

For Students 9th - 10th
A Brief article describing the U-boat crisis of 1916 and the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare
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BBC

Bbc History: Animated Map: The Italian Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated map gives a good visual of the Italian Campaign which began in Sicily in 1943. Each map has a description of the action, a key is provided, and just the map animation can be replayed, or view the entire site again.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The United States in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what triggered World War I, why the United States joined the war, and the impact the war had on life in the United States. Includes questions for students at end.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 9 Lucky New Year's Food Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Champagne, noise makers and confetti are all New Year's Eve staples. But, in some parts of the country and the world, so are black-eyed peas, lentils, grapes and pickled herring. Hailing from the Low Country of South Carolina to Japanese...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Extinction of the Western Empire: Great Invasions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from the 1901 textbook by William Morey, you read about the split of Rome into East and West. and the invasions of swarms of barbarians.
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Other

History of Poland During the Second World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions about the initial invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany and the partitioning of Poland are provided.
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: French and Indian War's Impact

For Students 3rd - 8th
This elementary-friendly site from the Department of Humanities Computing at the University of Groningen provides information on the French and Indian War. The print is large and the vocabulary is manageable. Contains some awkward...
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Website
Other

Willkommen Bei Der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart (German)

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page of the city of Stuttgart.Covers history, sights, etc.
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Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Golden Spike National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the first transcontinental railroad, which was built by nearly 30,000 Irish, German, Italian, and Chinese laborers.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Beautiful Breeds: Hanoverian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Get facts and images of a German breed of horse, the Hanoverian. Choose Hanoverian from the list on the right.
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Website
Other

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the German memorial of the murdered Jewish people from the Holocaust. This site also offers information on other memorials dedicated to other persecuted groups throughout German history.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: German Invasion of 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University provides an address by Vyacheslav Molotov, Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union, containing the Soviet reaction to Germany's invasion.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: War Correspondent in the Franco Prussian War

For Students 9th - 10th
A article written by a British journalist about his experiences during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, including barely escaping execution as a Prussian spy.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Chamberlain Responds With Appeasement

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from two speeches made by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to the British people are provided.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: America Enters the Ring

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events leading up to America's entry into World War I and the changes that took place in America soon after. These included legislation such as the Selective Service Act and the Espionage and Sedition Acts, protests by...
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eBook
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: D Day and the German Surrender

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief description of the end of World War II with the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the Allied race to Berlin, and finally, V-E Day.
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Website
Other

The Thirty Years War: Summary of the Thirty Years War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a very clear introduction to the Thirty Years War. You can click on any of the sub-headings for more detailed information.