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OpenStax

Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Spanish American War and Overseas Empire

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the development and evolution of the Spanish-American War, at Americans' views on imperialism at the end of this war, and at the relationship of this war with America's other international interests.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War Ii History: Ww2 in the Pacific (Japan) for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of World War II in the Pacific. Japan attacks China and Southeast Asia including the US at Pearl Harbor.
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Primary
Rutgers University

Rutgers Oral History Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive records the personal experiences of the American men and women who served on the homefront and overseas during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. Also offers resources on the men and women who...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Ww Ii: Fall of the Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the fall of the Phillippines during World War II. Site is broken down by chapter.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: China Defensive

For Students 9th - 10th
An official Defense Department account of the war in China from 1942 to early 1945. The war was mostly of a defensive nature (trying to hold off the Japanese).
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Fall of the Philippines: First Days of War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org provides a thorough description of the beginning of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during early WWII in the Pacific. Discussed is how the isolation of the Philippines Islands led to the Japanese...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: The Siege of Bataan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org provides a thorough introduction to the Japanese siege of the Bataan Peninsula on the Philippine Islands at the beginning of WWII in the Pacific Theater. The site discusses in great detail and events and...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Papua

For Students 9th - 10th
An official Defense Department history of the US Army's campaign in Papua during 1942. The campaign was a failure but many lessons were learned by the American troops.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: New Guinea, 1943 1944

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio.org offers an official Defense Department history of the American campaign in new Guinea against the Japanese.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: America in the Second World War

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: The Wars of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay contends that the American Revolution was not just one war, but several. Mr. Carp from Pacific Lutheran University supports his ideas in a very clear manner.
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The History Place

The History Place: African Americans in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of ground-breaking African Americans who participated in the World War II effort in the European and Pacific fronts. Also highlights awards, honors and African American women in the War.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: The War: The Sinking of the Uss Indianapolis

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
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Other

An Afternoon With Saburo Sakai: Japanese Fighter Ace

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview by Scott Hards with Saburo Sakai, the great Japanese fighter ace who described the war in the air against the Americans. (1998)
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Japan, Pearl Harbor and War

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Japanese expansion in the Pacific, attack on Pearl Harbor and U.S. entry into World War II.
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: World War Ii in the Pacific Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a timeline covering the years of 1941 (Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor) to 1945 (United Nations is born). Selected WWII battle photos are also included.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Pacific War Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline showing Japanese actions in Central and East Asia and in the Pacifc Theater in World War II.
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Other

Mises Institute: The Last Indian War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This passionate essay provides an informative history of the battles between Northwest Indians and the US in the 1960s over fishing rights and broken treaties.
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Quia

Quia: Chronology of World War Ii Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
Quiz yourself on the chronological order of WWII battles in the Pacific.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The u.s. In Ww Ii: The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The United States in World War II:"The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force"" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the...
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Handout
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a concise summary of the major events/battles of the Pacific War from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan in August 1945.
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Article
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Thunder Gods and Kamikazes: Suicide Air Offensives of Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Japanese Kamikaze war effort, discussing how it started, why, and the types of planes and pilots needed. The Kamikaze attacks started in the Philippines but the worst attacks took place in the Okinawa campaign.
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PBS

Pbs: The War: Okinawa

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the Battle of Okinawa, last major battle of World War II in the Pacific. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Letter From Private Harold Booth: First New York Volunteer Infantry

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of a letter from Private Harold Booth, 1st New York Volunteer Infantry, dated September 10, 1898 from Honolulu, Hawaii. Booth was stationed at Camp McKinley, the first US military post in the Hawaiian Islands.