US Navy
Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mock Treaty of Versailles
This project is designed to conclude a World War I Unit. In this unit, students will have examined the causes, events, and consequences of World War One. After investigating the causes and events of the war, students will participate as...
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Russian Revolution
Kids learn about the Russian Revolution. First, the Tsar was overthrown during the February Revolution, then, in October, the communist Bolsheviks took total control. The country became the Soviet Union.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Serving King and Country
During the First World War and Second World War, the community of Transcona, Manitoba was crucial in the war effort as the town was the centre of maintaining the national railroad system . The efforts of this town and the impacts of the...
Digital History
Digital History: Alliances in Europe: 1914 [Pdf]
Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: 1905 1914 War Plans
Provides war plans from World War I from the following participants: France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Britain, Russia, Serbia, and several countries' navies.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Boise State University
Boise State: World at War: Set the Stage
This 1815 map of Europe is a result of the Congress of Vienna creating a balance of power between the five most powerful countries in Europe. The countries competed in nearly everything, which made it almost inevitable that war would come.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Late Imperial Period: Russia: A Country Study
This site evaluates the transformation of Russia in the nineteenth century. It discusses the economic developments, the reforms, foreign affairs, and the rise of the revolutionary movement. From the book, Russia: A Country Study, edited...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: War Atlas: The Balkans 1914
Contains a map of the Balkans, a list of the countries there, and their political positions in World War I.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Self Determination
This site defines self-determination and discusses how the concept evolved throughout World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Looks at issues related to self-determination and cases of countries around the world that sought...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Courage in Denmark: Resistance to the Nazis in Wwii by Us Holocaust
World War II (WWII), a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers - including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union - worked together...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Outline of American History: Booming 1920s
This brief article addresses many of the issues facing the country after World War I. It provides an overview of the Republican policies which supported private business.
Other
League of Nations: 1920 1946 Map
A color-coded map from Matthew White's Homepage showing which countries were a part of the League of Nations during specific times in history.
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Daylight Saving Time
Why in the world do we turn our clocks forward in the Spring and back again in the Fall? Share with your students the rationale and history of the Daylight Saving Time concept from Benjamin Franklin through World War I and World War II...
BBC
Bbc: "I Invaded My Own Country on D Day"
A French soldier describes what he saw during the D-Day invasion.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America? Hiram Maxim
At the Paris Exhibition in 1881, a man told Maxim that if he wanted to make a fortune, he should invent a machine that would help these Europeans kill each other. Maxim did and sold his machine guns to European countries on the eve of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United States including early British colonies, the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I and 2, Civil Rights, and the Cold War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Poland History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Poland including early tribes, the Polish Empire, World War I and II, Solidarity movement, and independence from the Soviet Union on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Turkey History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Outbreak and Causes of Ww1
This article provides 25 facts about the outbreak and causes of WW1 in the countries and continent of Europe and in the United States of America.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Great Powers and Imperialism in China, 1919
A map of China from 1919 showing the territorial possessions claimed in the country under European and Japanese imperialism after the Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895) between Japan and China, and the Conference of Paris, or Paris Peace...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Italy, 1914 1919
A map from 1919 of Italy shortly after World War I. The map shows the 17 political divisions or Compartimenti, and the 69 provinces, and the northern boundaries at the time, including the territories of Trentino, Gorizia, Istria, and...