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BBC

Bbc: In Quotes: Reasons for the Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the United States' reasons for going to war with Iraq through a number of quotes by politicians in the United States and the United Kingdom. (29 May 2003)
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Bush Legacy Lies in 9/11, Iraq, Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
How will history remember George W. Bush? Article discusses his early years, the Iraq War, the economy, health, education, and Katrina.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
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Curated OER

Us atoday.com: Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today offers an insightful article, "Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush, Those Who Know Him Say."
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by the U.S. Army, contains the hyperlinked text of The Whirlwind War, an extensive history of the Army's role in the Persian Gulf War. This is the whole book, so there is an abundance of resources here, including...
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USA Today

Usa Today: 1991 Gulf War Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A descriptive, day-by-day chronology of the events of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
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CBS

Cbs News: Clarke's Take on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March 2004 report. [2:07]
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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Digital History

Digital History: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
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US National Archives

White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
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Uk Prime Minister Tony Blair and Us President George W Bush

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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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Colin Powell, the first African American to serve as Secretary of State, nominated by George W. Bush. Mr. Powell served 4 years in that role which proved to be both influential and controversial.
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Curated OER

Afghanistan, Iraq: Two Wars Collide

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the United States' war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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Other

Global Progress Report 2007 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A Global Progress Report giving the current state of the world 2006-2007.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
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Curated OER

Lewis Libby Arrives at a Hearing in Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
In April, 2006, testimony, Scooter Libby states that President George W. Bush authorized the leak of classified material to the media to defend the invasion of Iraq. Libby is accused of leaking the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame to...