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Journal of Historic Review: Italian Fascism: An Interpretation

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-researched essay focuses on the history of fascism in Italy as well as on the ideology.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: Benito Mussolini & the Rise of Fascism in Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Mussolini and the rise of Fascism is profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart of major events make up the site. Visually appealing for students and teachers alike.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Coming of World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fascism in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University provides links to many scholarly articles on elements of fascism and on how fascism has been manifested in Italy, Spain and other countries.
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Ciao Milano: A Short History of Milan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief history of the city of Milan.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Great Depression in Global Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Road to Pearl Harbor

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the decade prior to the American entrance into World War II. Read about the rise in militarism in both Europe and Japan.
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Curated OER

Cbc.ca: Hard Times Rise of the Fascists

For Students 6th - 8th
An overview of events in the 1930s, which moved the world closer to another world war. The rise of Fascism and Adolph Hitler in Europe is the main focus. Once the war was declared in 1939, it was not long before Canada once again became...