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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: World War Ii in Europe: Animated Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
The maps on this website show the ebb and flow of Germany's initial domination of Europe, and then the allies' retaking of the territory in WW II. Audio commentary describes the changes from 1939 to 1945.
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: European History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
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The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
"The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia, and Africa are also represented. The collection...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
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The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...
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Queen Elizabeth 1: Europe in the Age of Elizabeth

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief synopsis of England's relationship with Spain is included in this overview of Queen Elizabeth's dealings with the rest of Europe.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Croatia: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Croatia showing its major cities and highways, county boundaries, and neighboring countries. Note that the map is from 2001 so will show Yugoslavia as a neighboring country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Islam Project: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Map: European Rail System, 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
Map showing the network of railroads in Europe that facilitated the transport of Jews to extermination camps in German-occupied Poland.
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: Late Aegean Bronze Age

For Students 9th - 10th
A key makes this map useful for locating cities and palaces of the Late Aegean Bronze Age (1250-1000 BC) and for understanding the extent of Mycenaean culture.
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Maps of Nuclear Power Reactors: Menu Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps showing locations of nuclear power reactors.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, Post Wwi, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of Central and Western Europe after the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WWI. The map includes railroads, canals, shipping routes, major cities and capitals, and the country boundaries established by the Treaties of Versailles,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of Europe, showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and other major cities, mountain and terrain features, lakes, rivers ,islands, and coastal features of the region. The physical division between Europe and...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe and Western Asia, 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1883 of Europe and western Asia showing country borders and capitals, principal cities, mountain systems, and rivers.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Europe Density of Population, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1910 of population density in Europe, keyed to show area density ranges from under 2 to over 512 inhabitants per square mile, and cities with over 500,000 inhabitants.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Europe at the Death of Charles the Great, Ad 814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the kingdoms, empires and domains of tribal groups in Europe at the death of Charles the Great in 814 CE.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of Central and Western Europe after the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WWI. The map includes railroads, canals, shipping routes, major cities and capitals, and the country boundaries established by the Treaties of Versailles,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Economic Map of Europe, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1915 of Europe showing the principal agricultural and mining districts in the region. The map shows principal cities, railroads, and rivers, and is keyed to show areas of wheat, barley, wine, silk and flax production. The...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Industrial Map of Europe, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1915 of Europe showing the principal industrial districts in the region. The map shows principal cities, railroads, and navigable rivers, and is keyed to show the chief industrial districts, agricultural and stock-rearing...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Population Density Map of Europe, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1916 of Europe showing the population density of the region at the time. This map is keyed to show areas of population densities ranging from under 2 inhabitants per square mile to areas of over 512 inhabitants per square mile.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the political boundaries in Europe as they existed in 1909, including the German Empire and Austria-Hungary. This map also shows major cities and railroad routes.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1888

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1888, including major cities, rivers, and landforms. This map highlights the significance of the use of natural boundaries (rivers and mountains) over cadastral (surveyed or...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe (Physical), 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1868 of Europe, showing the physical features, climate, and commercial resources of the region. Mountain chains are represented by lines of varying thickness, with the broader the line, the greater the elevation. The highest...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Economic Map of Europe, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the chief industries and industrial districts, coal fields, agricultural and fishing districts, major cities, navigable rivers and principal railways throughout Europe in 1910. Chief industries are indicated by letter, with...

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