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Brigham Young University

Byu: Wwi Document Archive: President Woodrow Wilson's War Message

For Students 9th - 10th
These are the original words of President Woodrow Wilson on his feelings about war when he addressed the Congress on April 2, 1917.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson: Final Speech in Support of League of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of President Woodrow Wilson's last speech in support of the League of Nations delivered on September 25, 1919, in Pueblo, Colorado.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson: First Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of President Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural Address delivered on April 4, 1913.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Woodrow Wilson: War Message

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of President Woodrow Wilson's speech to Congress on April 2, 1917, asking them to declare war on Germany thereby, entering World War I.
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Digital History

Digital History: Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
President Woodrow Wilson had great hopes that a League of Nations would mean that there would be no more world wars. Read about the charter for the League of Nations, especially Article X, which provided the teeth for the organization....
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the domestic legislation of Woodrow Wilson, a progressive president who won the election of 1912. See how the policies he proposed won him the support of those who believed in the platform of the Bull Moose Party.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what made Woodrow Wilson a powerful president in this biographical account.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Consider the perspectives of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and why they made decisions that they did with respect to the American wilderness. The issue is whether the Hetch Hetchy dam should be built to supply water to San...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Wilson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Woodrow Wilson's Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy discussion of the Wilson Administration, including information about his domestic policies, personal tragedy, and involvement in World War I. A good resource for an overview of this important president.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides links to Wilson's inaugural addresses and State of the Union Addresses.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Woodrow Wilson: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Woodrow Wilson contends he was one of the five most important presidents in history. Read about his progressive legislation, foreign policy, and his attempt to bring about world peace.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Wilson's War Message to Congress April 2, 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the speech Woodrow Wilson gave to Congress asking to declare war on Germany and enter WWI.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: Us in Wwi: Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Woodrow Wilson's actions and accomplishments as president from 1913-1921. Discusses his efforts to regulate the economy, fight corruption in business, and improve societal conditions. He also supported segregationist policies in...
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PBS

Pbs: The Border: The Tampico Affair and the Speech From Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts from President Wilson's speech following the American invasion of Veracruz after the Tampico incident. Includes photos.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: Wwi Document Archive: Wilson's War Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Brigham Young University provides the full text of Woodrow Wilson's "War Message" which resulted in Congress passing the War Resolution, allowing the United States to enter World War I.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young U.: Wwi Document Archive: Wilson's First Lusitania Note to Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of a note sent to the German government by Woodrow Wilson protesting the sinking of the Lusitania.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a copy of Woodrow Wilson's speech of the Fourteen Points given during World War I.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Woodrow Wilson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Wilson's Address to Congress: The Tampico Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of Wilson's 1914 address to Congress regarding the Tampico Affair in Mexico.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Wilson's Speech to Naturalized Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this speech given by President Wilson to an audience of naturalized citizens about Americanism and what it means to be an American. Contrast Wilson's message with the notion that Progressives generally supported immigration...
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Article briefly outlines the events leading up to World War I. From the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Links to related learning material for students and teachers.
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Brigham Young University

World War I Document Archive: Woodrow Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the original 1914 Declaration of Neutrality of President Woodrow Wilson.
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: The Women's Suffrage Movement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two-part lesson plan teaches students about the impact of the Progressive Movement on women's suffrage. Students will learn about rights, reform, Woodrow Wilson, and the 19th Amendment. Links to related learning material for students and...

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