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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: An Uneasy Peace

For Students 5th - 8th
See what turmoil resulted from the acquisition of new territory after the Mexican-American War. There was great disagreement between those who wanted to abolish slavery and those who wanted to be able to carry slavery into the new lands....
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Other

Newsela

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Newsela offers new current events articles daily in areas ranging from the arts to war and peace. Each article is available at five different reading levels; grade level and word count are displayed for...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: English 4; Order and Chaos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module asking students to analyze different types of texts, use literary terms, write a persuasive essay, and practice grammar and vocabulary skills all within themes related to order and chaos or war and peace.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: English 4; Order and Chaos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module asking students to analyze different types of texts, use literary terms, write a persuasive essay, and practice grammar and vocabulary skills all within themes related to order and chaos or war and peace.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Image From the Ending of World War One, and the Legacy of Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at World War I. Includes summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye-witness accounts; virtual tours of trenches on the Western Front; maps; articles and overviews; and similar resources.
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Curated OER

Bernard Baruch:advisor to Presidents in Both War & Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information on Bernard Baruch: financial adviser to President Wilson prior to and during World War I and financial adviser to Franklin Roosevelt prior to and during World War II.
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Activity
Curated OER

National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: Robert Heriot Barclay

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.
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Website
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Pakistan & Baluch Nationalism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the nationalism that is emerging in Baluchistan, a region/province of Pakistan and how it could lead to an overall political instability in the area. 1/2006
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Rebuilding the Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out first hand from a reporter who travels to north of Kabul to report on what the U.S. military is doing to help rebuild the region. (10 April 2007)
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University of Pennsylvania

War & Peace in Classical Antiquity

For Students 9th - 10th
Several book titles useful for studying Classical Antiquity.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Henry A. Kissinger, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Nobel Prize for Peace winner Henry Kissinger who served under multiple administrations beginning with Richard Nixon. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Primary
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: The Peacemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a document containing President Wilson's plan for peace after World War I, known as his Fourteen Points, as well as photographs with captions, and the audio of one of his speeches in which he lays out his ideas and garners support...
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Other

The Art Miles Mural Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet project that promotes global peace and harmony through mural art. Every student can become involved and express cooperation rather than violence; peace rather than war.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: The Peacemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how President Wilson, in his Fourteen Points, urged peace without revenge European self-determination, and the establishment of a peace-keeping League of Nations politicians both abroad and at home rejected his plans.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Memorials to Canadians' Achievements & Sacrifices

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a guide to the memorials erected for Canadians throughout the world. Since Confederation, Canadians have served around the world in military actions for the cause of peace and freedom. Over a hundred thousand Canadians have...
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Handout
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Bonn Agreement One Year Later

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that relates the struggle of Afghanistan after the wars. Article outlines the continuing efforts of the Afghan Transitional Administration and the world at large to bring peace and healing to a war torn country. (4 December 2002)
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Central Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Romans have to deal with the pesky Samnites in order to establish their control over central Italy. After three wars, the Samnites make peace with Rome. The Romans again show their resolve, persistence, and organizational abilities.
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American Chemical Society

The Pharmaceutical Century: The 1950s

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive review of the advances in medical research and technology in the 1950s credits the Cold War and Cold War thinking with promoting scientific research and government funding of that research, including medical issues. Find...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Voices From Afghanistan

For Students 6th - 8th
A beautiful exhibition reminds us of the extraordinary conditions that ordinary citizens must endure during times of war and conflict. Teachers write of their concerns, students write of bitter cold, citizens request food and aid. There...
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Article
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Turkey: Kurdish Party Members' Trial Violates Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the trial of 152 pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party members and the implications of the trial for Turkey's stringent anti-terrorist laws. (April 18, 2011)
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete text of the Canandaigua Treaty signed by President Washington and the tribes of the Six Nations after the Revolutionary War; it was a treaty of peace and friendship and established land rights.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sierra Leone: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about history of Sierra Leone, which has been wracked with civil war, but is now in the process of healing the wounds. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Greenville Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of The Greenville Treaty, a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States and a coalition of Native American tribes.
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PBS

Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.

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