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Memorandum Regarding the
Young scholars use the National Archives to research the memorandum regarding the enlistment of Navajo Indians during World War II.
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What Hitler Did
In this world history worksheet, student read a page of information describing the action taken by Hitler between 1934 and 1941. There are no questions associated with this worksheet.
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Political Cartoons of the American Revolution
Eighth graders examine various political cartoons from the American Revolution era. Using present day political cartoons, they compare and contrast the ones from the past to the ones of today. As a class, they discuss the use of...
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Heart to Heart Interviews
Students interview veterans at a local homeless shelter. They publish their interviews in a class newspaper. They also present their information in different forums.
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Memorandum of a Conference with President Eisenhower after Sputnik
Students use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.
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Manassas National Battlefield Park
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia.
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Attu Battlefield: U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu
Students use maps, readings, drawings and photos to research the World War II Battle of Attu. They explain the importance of the battle, discuss the valor and loyalty of both American and Japanese troops and analyze sources of historical...
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U. S. History Worksheet, #69
In this United States history activity, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
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Rich and Poor
For this rich and poor dialogue, pupils read aloud questions and answers about the rich and the poor of the world in order to build vocabulary skills. Students work in pairs.
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Breaking News English:
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 2 multiple choice, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
US Navy
Us Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Are you interested in learning about the US Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps? Check out the education and training command, along with general ROTC information.
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Today's Military: Military Careers
Interested in a military career? Check out today's military site to explore military careers, compensation, benefits, and lifestyle.
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Texas Military Forces Museum: 36th Division in Wwi: Texas National Guard in Wwi
Describes the mustering of the Texas National Guard to participate in the World War I war effort. Discusses how they were reorganized, trained, sent overseas, the hardships they faced, the military maneuvers and engagements with the...
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Army in 1803
Discusses the peacetime military strategy of Thomas Jefferson which saw the reorganization of the forces under the direction of Meriwether Lewis. Also describes the influence of Baron von Steuben on military training and organization,...
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Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the Us
This is the site of a non-profit service organization for schools with military programs approved by the Department of Defense and which maintain good standing in their regional accrediting organizations. It is designed as a source for...
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U.s. Army Center of Military History: Learning Lessons in the American Expeditionary Forces [Pdf]
Written for the U.S. Center of Military History, this article explores the military lessons learned by the deployment of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Read about the problems involved in training a fighting force for...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Who Served Here?: Baron Von Steuben
Biography of Von Steuben with emphasis on the training he gave to the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
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U.s. History: Valley Forge Fa Qs: Baron Von Steuben Drill
Read about the military training Baron von Steuben gave the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Getting the Message Through: Civil War Organization and Training
An exhaustive look at the Signal Corps, the legislation behind its formation, and its many uses during the Civil War. Find the equipment used, the code for the signal flags, and pictures of the troops. This is a very detailed and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Founders Day at West Point
A brief overview of the history and founders of West Point Military Academy. Contains a photo of the academy along with a group of marching soldiers from 1909.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Jared Ingersoll
A good biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He was trained as a lawyer and later served as the Attorney General from Pennsylvania.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Increase Alertness, Strengthen Milita
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Increase alertness, strengthen military training" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Jiang Zhongbo and Liu Xiaoman, 1974.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Nathanael Greene (1742 1786)
Nathanael Greene was one of the most effective generals in the Revolutionary War despite having no formal military training. Follow his amazing accomplishments in the Revolutionary War and find out which inherent qualities made him such...
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Gateway Nmra: Trains and Railroads in the Civil War
Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...