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Article
BBC

Bbc: u.s. Troops Back on Patrol in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
This July 29, 2009 report from BBC examines the the role of American troops in Iraq one month after their withdrawl from Iraqi cities under the Status of Forces Agreement. This site also provides numerous links to related stories on Iraq.
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Activity
PBS

Bill Moyers Journal: Al Qaeda and Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough examination of the connections between Al Qaeda and the ongoing war in Iraq through interviews with highly respected experts. Also provides video, links to numerous reports and books on the subject, and a forum for responses....
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress has gathered many stories from veterans of American Wars, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Iraq War, and the war on terror. Photos, audio interviews, and manuscripts accompany most of the...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Transfer of Power in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS' take on the transfer of power in Iraq on June 28th, 2004. You will be able to watch the segment, listen to the segment, and read the transcript of this historic event and hear from many of the key figures.
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Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With News: Conflict in Iraq: Confronting Policy Alternatives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two-part lesson plan focuses on the question of the U.S. presence in Iraq.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a focus on Saddam Hussein, Iraq's press and media, an Iraqi timeline of key events, and much more.
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Website
Other

Democracy Now: Cindy Sheehan Sets Up Antiwar Protest

For Students 9th - 10th
In an interview with Democracy Now, Cindy Sheehan explains why she has set up camp in Washington, D.C. to protest the War in Iraq and to call on President Obama to end the War. (March 19, 2010)
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Teaching the Iraq War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a series of lesson plans that allow students to understand a variety of events and themes connected to the war in Iraq in 2003. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Rebuilding Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site for information on efforts to rebuild Iraq. Find basic information about the war buildup, the war itself, humanitarian needs, and the new government. Site provides lesson plans and activities that will aid in teaching this...
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Activity
PBS

Frontline: Chasing Saddam's Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on the search for the weapons of mass destruction which were given as a reason to go to war with Iraq. Tries to discover why the intelligence went wrong and why there have not been any weapons of mass destruction found. (24...
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Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

Council of Foreign Rel.: How to Build a Democratic Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article from the Council of Foreign Relations which focuses on the issues facing the Iraqi people as they try to rebuild a new government. The authors argue that the Iraqi people do have several advantages in helping them...
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Article
CNN

Cnn: No Evidence Iraq Stockpiled Wm Ds

For Students 9th - 10th
On 1/26/2004, CNN reported that Weapons Inspector David Kay resigned and stated that Iraq had no WMDs during the lead up to the war. This site will give a background on the case for war and the search for WMDs.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline:the Insurgency

For Students 9th - 10th
From PBS Frontline,"an investigation into the people who are fighting against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq." Included are a chart of insurgent attacks, a map of religious groups, previous PBS reports on the war, interviews, a...
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Primary
Other

The Heartland of Iraq Women's Conference [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary report on a conference held in Iraq on the status of women both under the Saddam regime but also under the American occupation. (October 2003)
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Allawi to Stand in Iraq Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the insurgency and violence in Iraq, hopes are high for elections to take place. Here is a report on the situation as of December, 2004.
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Website
NBC

Msnbc: Saddam's Legacy of Violence and War

For Students 9th - 10th
MSNBC offers a breaking news story on the capture of Saddam Hussein also tells of his rise to power.
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Article
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Post War Civilian Deaths in Baghdad Caused by Us Force [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough report on legally questionable cases of civilians killed by US forces in postwar Iraq. The report includes case studies and future recommendations. PDF format. (2003 information)
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq

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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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
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Primary
National Archives (UK)

United Kingdom: Butler Report [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Butler Report from the United Kingdom. A group of leaders from the British Parliament were asked to review the reasons why Britain went to war against Iraq. There is a lengthy discussion on WMDs in Iraq. The...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Choices in War: What Would You Save First? (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity for examining instances of lawlessness, specifically looting, as a result of war.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Baghdad's Survivors

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive resource communicates the catastrophic effect that the war in Iraq has had on the Iraqi civilian population. It gives first person accounts that are translated for ease of following along with the audio. (23 July 2006)
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
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Handout
Other

Rayment: The Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.

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