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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Stamp Act Controversy

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about why the Stamp Act caused such controversy in the colonies. The British Parliament had imposed several taxes previously, but find out why this one, in particular, struck such a chord.
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Other

The German Ss: Waffen Ss in Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the organization of the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany.
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Other

British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781

For Students 9th - 10th
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
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Digital History

Digital History: Vietnamization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Richard Nixon claimed to have a secret plan to end the Vietnam War when he was campaigning for president in 1968. See what that secret plan was and read about how it extended the war by another four years and galvanized anti-war...
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Caporetto a Fresh Look

For Students 9th - 10th
Article takes a look at the 1917 Battle of Caporetto in which the Italian Army suffered one of the most stunning defeats of World War I.
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Handout
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War: African American Lives

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about African American lives in the Civil War. Here you can discover the variety of African American experiences of the Civil War.
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A&E Television

History.com: How a Deadly Railroad Strike Led to the Labor Day Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
When the federal government was called in to suppress a railroad workers' strike, dozens were killed and politicians sought a way to show they still supported workers. July 1894, President Grover Cleveland finally signed into law...
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Curated OER

Troops Departing for Manila Fron San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the causes of the Spanish American War. Its battles and the aftermath.
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Curated OER

[ Image: Nyerere Urged Harold Wilson to Send Troops Into Rhodesia]

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC obituary of Julius Nyerere takes a look at his life and his political accomplishments.
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Curated OER

Israeli Troops in Jerusalem During Six Day War

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR brings us excellent coverage on the Conflict that has gone on for nearly a century. This is a seven part series beginning with the vision of Theodor Herzl and the First Zionist Congress.
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Curated OER

Pakistan's 600,000 Troops Are Outnumbered

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
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Curated OER

Iraqi Children Line Up for Fuel, Water From British Troops in Southern Iraq 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
With Operation Iraqi Freedom over, and Saddam Hussein ousted, many Iraqis are left without proper food, shelter, water, and healthcare. In order to change this, humanitarian assistance is necessary. This NPR site addresses the...
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Curated OER

Us Troops Were Rushed to Western Europe in the 1950s to Deter Soviet Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Curated OER

North Vietnamese Troops March Into Saigon

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides photograhs and narrative describing the fall of Saigon, Vietnam on 30 April 1975, when the last Marines were evacuated from the U.S. embassy roof and the incoming North Vietnamese Army smashed through the gates of the...
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Curated OER

The Last Evacuation of Us Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides photograhs and narrative describing the fall of Saigon, Vietnam on 30 April 1975, when the last Marines were evacuated from the U.S. embassy roof and the incoming North Vietnamese Army smashed through the gates of the...
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Curated OER

Staff Sgt Sparkman Instructs Troops in Niger on Use of .50 Caliber Machine Gun

For Students 9th - 10th
A two-part article that considers the role of the U.S. military in the war on terrorism in Africa, specifically Niger. Is it enough to train African forces in anti-terrorism tactics and then leave, or does the U.S. need to step up...
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Curated OER

Japanese Soldier at Troops Base in Samawa, South of Baghdad 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Curated OER

British Troops in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers the rebirth of the Taleban resistance movement in Afghanistan in June 2006. Also analyzes how and why they were able to become a power again in Afghanistan.
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Curated OER

National Guard Troops Help Evacuate a Family in New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
November, 2005, report on life in the FEMA trailer parks that emerged in the Gulf Coast regions that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
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Curated OER

Sri Lankan Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
A May 2007 analysis that examines who is winning in the two decade conflict between the Tamil Tiger guerrillas and Sri Lankan government forces. Provides links to related subjects.
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Curated OER

4th Division Troops Shelter Behind Concrete Wall While Others Advance Off Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Gettysburg: High Watermark of the Confederacy

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the vision of Robert E. Lee as he led his troops north in the Gettysburg Campaign. A brief overview of the Battle of Gettysburg discusses the major parts of the battle and explains why the outcome of the battle was so...
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Handout
Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Rommel's Advances in North Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Harvey Mudd College describes the advances of Rommel and the German troops in North Africa and discusses the fighting that took place there in '41-'42.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Invasion of Peleliu

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the little publicized, but very important invasion of Peleliu in September, 1944. Watch the troop movements of the American Marines and the Japanese Army on the animated maps and find out about the tremendous casualties on...

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