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Library of Congress

Loc: u.s. Participation in the Great War (World War One)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the Progressive Era to New Era (1900-1929) through the use of primary sources provided by the Library of Congress, with concentration on World War One. Through these documents, the effects of the war on...
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Animated Map: Western Front, 1914 18

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map of the war's western front shows the attacks, counterattacks, and shifts in military strategy that took place along this line of battle over the full course of the World War One.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One

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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First World War

First World War: The Causes of World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
The causes of World War One and the countries involved are included in this extensive summary.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
Takes a look at World War I focusing on the causes, the Western Front, America's entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles.
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Other

Wwi Aviation: An Illustrated History of World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a wealth of information here. Get detailed overviews of the war and then scroll down the page to sections on pilots and designers, machines of war, a World War 1 history quiz and much more.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Women at War: 'She Soldiers' Through the Ages: World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the role women played during World War One. Describes the changes undergone at this time for the role of women. A good overview of a unique perspective of world history.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Origins of World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
A five-part overview of the causes of World War I.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Cousins at War

For Students 9th - 10th
Five-part article looks at World War I through the prism of Europe's royal families, particularly the families of George V of England and his cousin Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Archived.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: World War One Main Events Using Primary Sources

For Teachers 5th
For this lesson, 5th graders will use primary sources to learn about World War I. Students will record their discoveries about World War I on a graphic organizer provided with the lesson.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Battle of Tannenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the Russian invasion of East Prussia at the start of World War I.
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Other

Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Entire online text of an original book written by the chief German Admiral in World War One.
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Social Studies Help Center

Social Studies Help: Why Did the United States Enter World War One?

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of lecture notes on the events leading to WWI and their impact on the United States. Although this site covers WWI, its main focus is the war in relation to America, and why they joined the war.
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Flow of History

Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
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Other

1914 1918 Online: International Encyclopedia of the First World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Online comprehensive reference work on World War One. Searchable by theme, region, name, place, or subject.
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National Archives (UK)

Uk National Archives: First World War Sources for History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.
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Brigham Young University

Harold B. Lee Library: The World War I Document Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this archive of primary source documents from World War I. Content includes maps, photographs, various peace treaties, diary notes, official papers and more.
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Other

United States Early Radio History: Radio During World War One (1914 1919)

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating and comprehensive look at the use of the radio in the United States during World War I. In addition the general information, there are hyperlinks to many primary source articles about the use of the radio in civilian...
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Shell Shock During World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the serious wartime trauma shell shock, which affected over 80,000 men in the British armed forces during World War I.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The Middle East During World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Six-part article reviews the key events and outcomes of World War I as the war unfolded in the Middle East. Includes an assessment of the Ottoman Empire before and after its defeat.
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First World War

First World war.com: A Slow Fuse Hitler's World War One Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at Hitler's experiences during World War I and events and issues that influenced his ideology.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The First Shot: 22 August 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about the first shot fired by British forces in World War I includes an eye-witness account of a young British cavalryman who was present at the engagement.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon & World War One: Mobilizing for Total War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the mobilization of the military and civilian industry on a national level and state level for the entrance into World War I. Read about how state councils of defense were formed to respond to the national needs...
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon & World War One: On the Home Front the Red Cross at the Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Communities across the country rallied to help the troops once the United States entered World War I. Although this site focuses on the activities of the Red Cross in Oregon, these activities were replicated throughout hundreds of towns.