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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ivory Coast: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Ivory Coast's recent history, the military coups, violence, and the encouraging agreement that has ushered in a transitional government. You can also find out about its history as a French colony. Information is from the U.S....
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the early history of Nigeria and the kingdoms that existed there. However, the majority of the article focuses on the problems Nigeria has faced since independence in establishing a democratic government. Information is from...
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Divine Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a translation of an extensive Roman work on Augustus and his reign. His family, family history, childhood, the loss of his father, his military career, and more are discussed in this extensive study of his life.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Animated Map: Western Front, 1914 18

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map of the war's western front shows the attacks, counterattacks, and shifts in military strategy that took place along this line of battle over the full course of the World War One.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey

For Students 9th - 10th
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
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Website
Curated OER

Cbc.ca: The Crucible Military Might

For Students 6th - 8th
An introductory overview of Canada's participation in WW2. 'Canadians fight by land, air and sea as the country amasses the largest army in its history.'
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Veterans Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
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Activity
Other

El Salvador: History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site deals with the general history of El Salvador. It includes information on El Salvador before the Spanish conquest, its independence, military rule, civilian rule, its civil war, and its progress since.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ghana: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the history of Ghana from its beginnings, its place as a British protectorate, and the problems and eventual successes it has had since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Primary
Other

Indiana Historical Society: Digital Image Collections

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Vast database of images and artifacts tells the story of Indiana and its people. Search by keyword or browse preset special collections of notable Hoosiers, the history of African Americans in Indiana, or Indiana military history, among...
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Primary
Other

Usa Gov: u.s. History and Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover highlights from American history, including military events and founding documents.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Supremacy of Rome in Latium

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of the Roman monarchy, Rome had incorporated many cities into the Latin League, a military alliance. This was the beginning of Roman expansion into all of Italy.
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Website
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: World War I Guns

For Students 9th - 10th
The guns used by the Allies and Central Powers are presented in this resource. Recognize the artillery, machine guns, and rifles used by the militaries involved in World War I.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Hitler's Leadership Style

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine Adolf Hitler's shortcomings as a military leader. Discover why the Fuhrer distrusted most of his generals and relied too much on his own instinct.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Texas Independence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learners read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students to read parts of the Texas Declaration of Independence,...
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Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
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Handout
Other

Gmsp: Military Career of General Meade

For Students 3rd - 8th
A detailed biography of General George Meade, a military man and eventual leader of Pennsylvania troops during the Civil War. Outlines his military career in detail.
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Article
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: This Day in History: 1862 John Bankhead Magruder Sent to Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
On October 10, 1862 John Bankhead Magruder was sent to Texas where his military career went through some ups and downs.
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Interactive
Other

General History of the Boer War

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Canada's involvement in the Boer War. The researcher is provided with details of the conflict and the scope of Canada's military involvement. As the author of the site is a British Columbia museum, there is also a link that...
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Activity
Other

Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
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Handout
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Timothy Pickering

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Timothy Pickering focuses on his military and political careers.
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...

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