Foreign Policy Research Institute
Propaganda - 9/11 and the War on Terrorism
Propaganda is an important topic that most high school social studies teachers address. Here, students compare and contrast methods of public persuasion during WWII with those used in the contemporary War on Terror. Research, discussion,...
Curated OER
Requiem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People
Students read poem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, listen to Requiem based on poem, work on reading poem as music plays, discuss reasons for composer's musical choices, and investigate possibilities of performing a reading for an...
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World War II
In this World War II study guide worksheet, students respond to 19 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Pre WWII Germany - Inflation
Eleventh graders differentiate between inflation and hyperinflation. They explain the economic conditions in Germany before WWII and the roles of government in a market economy. They analyze the importance of keeping inflation under...
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What Was the Year Quiz?
In this 20th century events worksheet, students determine the year that each of the important events from the 20th century occurred. Students answer 40 questions.
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Eden's Last Stand: Why Did Anthony Eden Resign in 1938?
Young scholars investigate the politics of England by reading historic letters. In this world history lesson, students research the Conservative British Government during the beginning of World War II. Young scholars examine...
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Events Leading to World War II in Europe
In this World War II worksheet, students read "Events Leading to World War II in Europe," and then write time lines based on the information presented.
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Life and Times, Developing a Chronology
Young scholars review the career and life of Ernie Pyle as an example of a biography in context. They consider how a chronology maps out the events in the life of an individual in the context of other events that were occurring at the...
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Chapter 26 – World War II
In this World War II worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 104 short answer questions.
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World War II
Fifth graders examine primary sources to explore the events leading to World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, 5th graders develop questions and research answers from information found in primary documents. Students view a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The Treaty of Versailles
Looks at the Treaty of Versailles, what its terms were, why America never ratified it or joined the League of Nations, why Germans grew to resent the burdens it imposed on them, and how this contributed to Hitler's rise to power....
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: War Ends With German Defeat
Describes events at the end of World War I after Armistice, the new German Republic, problems with battle-hardened soldiers, the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's experiences as an undercover agent in the army weeding out Marxist...
Digital History
Digital History: The Coming of World War Ii
The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I set the stage for increased world conflict because of the crushing reparations required of Germany. See how Adolf Hitler, over a series of years, used opposition to the terms of the treaty...
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
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...
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: Nazis March Into the Rhineland
Discusses Hitler's decision to violate the Treaty of Versailles and the buildup of Germany's army in preparation for the occupation and reclamation of the Rhineland, an area which had become a demilitarized zone after World War I.
Digital History
Digital History: Munich: Anatomy of a Crisis [Pdf]
This excellent lesson plan lays out the framework of the lead-up to World War II in Europe. It covers the problem the support of Czechoslovakia caused Great Britain and France, the policy of appeasement exercised by Prime Minister...
Other
Greenfield History Site: Road to World War Ii Revision
A review sheet which covers the major points in the march toward World War II in Europe. You can click on the major points (1-7) and then are given notes on the various topics such as why Hitler wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The in Between Years
Comprehensive AP European History learning module on the "Inbetween Years" following WWI, traces the years from the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Nazi and Fascist regimes in Europe. Includes individual as well as collaborative...
Colby College
Colby College: Building Up German Hegemony in Cent. Europe
Essay desribing Hitler's building up of the German army and how he violated the Treaty of Versailles from 1933 to 1938.
University of South Florida
University of South Florida: The Nazification of Germany
This site from the University of South Florida discusses the transformation of Germany under Hitler. Includes photos, movie clips, web links, lesson plans, time lines, vocabulary, and bibliograhy.
The History Place
The History Place: Hitler Named Leader of Nazi Party
This site from The History Place provides information about Hitler's leadership when he is named leader of the Nazi party in 1921. This is a good site to check out on the subject.
Other
Greenville History Site: Germany 1919 33 Revision
An outline sheet that covers the history of the Weimar Republic in Germany from 1919 to 1933. The problems facing the republic are discussed along with reasons why the Weimar Republic eventually failed and was replaced by Hitler's...