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The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty/Operation Barbarossa Student Worksheet
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students read a copy of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty and respond to 17 short answer questions about it as well as the reactions to it. Links to the text are included.
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World War II: Germany
In this world history worksheet, students learn about Nazi Germany during World War II. They then use the information they learned to solve the 10 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the packet.
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Nazism
Tenth graders explore the acts of the Nazi party and discuss how people can commit atrocities against humanity. They discuss the aspects of the Aryan race that the Nazis identified with and how they led them to think they should purify...
National Endowment for the Humanities
American Diplocmacy in World War II
The end of World War II saw the world deeply changed over the last few years. Four thorough lessons explore post-war Europe, America, and Asia through reading assignments and discussion questions about the Grand Alliance and the signing...
National Endowment for the Humanities
How "Grand" and "Allied" Was the Grand Alliance?
Learn more about the Grand Alliance with a scaffolded lesson plan that includes four activities. Class members use primary sources to complete a map exercise, understand the goals and objectives of each individual nation, and participate...
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Night: Vocabulary Activity, Magic Square
As part of a study of vocabulary found in Elie Wiesel's Night, readers complete a magic square using the provided words and their definitions.
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Should US Officials & Health Professionals be Investigated for War Crimes?
Students explore ethical issues. In this human rights lesson, students read articles and documents related to torture used in government investigations and if medical ethical guidelines were adhered to. Students respond to discussion...
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The Inter-War Years: 1919-1939
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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World War II Geography
Students explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries were...
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Appeasement Student Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about Appeasement as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Invasion of Poland: Appeasement and Nazi Aggression
Describes the events leading up to the invasion of Poland and how it occurred.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Nazi Soviet Pact
Describes the alliances that were forming between countries in the lead-up to the outbreak of World War II, the negotiations between Hitler and Mussolini, and the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact signed by Germany and Russia.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Molotov Ribbentrop Pact
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook which is provided for by Fordham University contains the text of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Molotov Ribbentrop Pact
An information-packed encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact presents a good summary of the events that led up to the signing of the pact. There is also a link to the text of the pact.