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Dave's Guide to Speech Writing: An Overview of the National Forensics League
Sight contains an overview of NFL, including an explanation of categories, points, and degrees.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Satchel Paige
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Satchel Paige, the first African-American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Jackie Changed Face of Sports
An ESPN article that showcases the career and life of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Selected the first African-American to play in the majors in the 20th century, ESPN named him number fifteen on its list of greatest athletes.
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Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Digital History
Digital History: The Fourteen Points and the Versailles Treaty [Pdf]
President Woodrow Wilson, in his hope that World War I was the war to end all wars, issued his Fourteen Points almost one year before the end of the war as a bluepoint to guarantee peace across the world. Read a summary of the points and...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: United States of America Chronology: Wilson's Fourteen Points
A summary of what President Wilson's Fourteen Points were. Provides a brief discussion of why the 14th point was the most controversial.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War One
This quiz will test your knowledge on WWI primarily information about President Wilson's actions during the war.
Other
Greenfield History Site: Road to World War Ii Revision
A review sheet which covers the major points in the march toward World War II in Europe. You can click on the major points (1-7) and then are given notes on the various topics such as why Hitler wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: The Fourteen Points
Learn about President Wilson's controversial Fourteen Point blueprint for world peace that became the basis for the Treaty of Versailles following World War I.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Woodrow Wilson: A Life in Brief
This biography of Woodrow Wilson contends he was one of the five most important presidents in history. Read about his progressive legislation, foreign policy, and his attempt to bring about world peace.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson had more than his share of difficulties during his term in office. The Library of Congress has a site with information, authentic pictures, and video.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Ww I Ended, Treaty of Versailles
This site describes how the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I. Includes photos.
A&E Television
History.com: Joseph Stalin
The History Channel provides a biographical look at the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, beginning with his early career, rise to power, time as a Soviet leader, and the partial dismantling of his police state in the years after his death.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1919: Woodrow Wilson Facts
This site from the Nobel eMuseum allows you to read about Woodrow Wilson's (1856-1924) peacemaking actions for which he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. This website provides both primary and secondary texts and includes...
Other
Encyclopedia of Cleveland History:baker, Newton Diehl
A brief biography of Newton Diehl Baker, activist mayor of Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson's secretary of War during World War I.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After decades of striving to be the perfect butler, Stevens embarks on a drive through postwar England that prompts him to reflect on...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: World War I
World War I, or the Great War, embroiled the globe in bloody fighting from 1914 to 1918. Learn about the complex alliances that led dozens of countries to go to war, how the war was won, and what life was like for soldiers and civilians....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Marie Curie Biographical
This site from the Nobel eMuseum from the Nobel Foundation provides information for you to read about the life and scientific discoveries of Marie Curie (1867-1934 CE), whose work with radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Jan Christian Smuts
The Prime Minister of the South African Union, Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950), is profiled in this article. Smuts helped found the League of Nations.
Other
The Socialist Party of Great Britain: War and the Working Class
This article is broken down into chapters. Each chapter provides a socialist view of war and false theories about it. Other chapters discuss capitalism and its need for war, workers and the war and war-makers. World War I is discussed as...
US National Archives
Nara: Letter From Jackie Robinson
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), while focusing on his contributions to the Civil Rights, features a letter written by Jackie Robinson to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The letter responded to Presidential Civil...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Hank Aaron
Major League Baseball's all-time leading career home run hitter, Hank Aaron is a baseball legend. Use this resource to learn about his career as a great hitter and role model.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Mrs. Humphry Ward (Mary Augusta Ward)
This site focuses on the works of Mrs. Humphry Ward including the full text of two novels Helena and Miss Bretherton. Mary Agusta Ward, a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs. Humphry Ward, worked to improve education...
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