Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cambodia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this history of Cambodia which concentrates mainly on the disaster of the Khmer Rouge government and the progress Cambodia has made in the recent past. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Equatorial Guinea: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about the history of Equatorial Guinea. Read about the political and human rights problems that have beset the country since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Guinea Bissau: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Guinea-Bissau as part of the Portuguese colonial empire. Follow its fits and starts in developing a democratic government after is independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Lesotho: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the recent history of Lesotho since its independence from Great Britain in 1966. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
Article
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.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Togo: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Togo with emphasis on its political travails since 1963. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Winston Churchill: Defender of Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Geoffrey Best explores the transformation of Winston Churchill from a gifted politician to the victorious leader of the British nation. Churchill led Britain through World War Two with unique assurance and changed his country's...
Website
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1861 Civil War History for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the Civil War conflict for students. Includes photos, timeline, information on military technology, and theaters of war.
Handout
Other

Key People in Labor History: Asa Philip Randolph (1889 1979)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on A. Philip Randolph, one of the organizers of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. He was also very active in civil rights and the movement to end discrimination in the military and defense industries.
Website
Other

Museum of Women Pilots: Women in Aviation History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of women pilots from 1909 to 1996, from the first woman licensed to fly to the first female Marine Corps pilot commanding a combat helicopter. Much information about the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) which later...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Quiz 4

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this five-question quiz over parts of United States history between 1890-1945.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 6 Common Jobs in Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
In the colonial era, the most prestigious jobs were reserved for well-off white men, who secured appointments as colonial governors and military leaders. But there were many other types of jobs in Britain's 13 American colonies. Here are...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: A Timeline of Us Cuba Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States and Cuba share a long, complex history -- first as allies and trade partners, and later as bitter ideological enemies. This timeline shows how closely entwined America and Cuba have been over the last two centuries.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: The Apache Woman Warrior Who Helped Lead Resistance to European Invaders

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesser-known warrior, Lozen, an Apache, or Nde, woman also resisted European domination. Known for her bravery, military prowess, and dedication to her people's safety during a tumultuous period in Apache history, Lozen was a warrior...
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 2021 Events

For Students 9th - 10th
2021 is nearly history. Take a look back at a year that saw political turmoil, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, an unusual Olympic Games, devastating natural disasters, advances in space exploration and more.

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