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Digital History

Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Totalitarianism in Interwar Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify those nations where totalitarianism reigned following World War I. Follow the political systems of Russia, Germany, and Italy from 1919-1939 through this illustrated slideshow.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Slobodan Milosevic

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS interview recounts the rise of Milosevic as a post-modern dictator and his part in the conflict in Kosovo. 9/23/98
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Nicolae Ceausescu

For Students 9th - 10th
A great biography of the life of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Wikipedia does a great job chronicling his early life, rise to power, political and economic powers, and ultimate demise. Ceausescu is a great person to study to learn...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Nicolae Ceausescu

For Students 9th - 10th
A great biography of the life of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. Wikipedia does a great job chronicling his early life, rise to power, political and economic powers, and ultimate demise. Ceausescu is a great person to study to learn...