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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Woodrow Wilson's Quest to Change the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students explore the ideas of Woodrow Wilson and his quest for peaceful world change. Through reading and writing and small group work, students discuss the relevancy of Wilson's arguments and evaluate his Fourteen Points.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Wilson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides links to Wilson's inaugural addresses and State of the Union Addresses.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Woodrow Wilson's Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy discussion of the Wilson Administration, including information about his domestic policies, personal tragedy, and involvement in World War I. A good resource for an overview of this important president.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Woodrow Wilson: Wilson a Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to a comprehensive look at the life of president Woodrow Wilson.
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Other

President Woodrow Wilson House: President Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
An Overview of the 28th President of the US, Woodrow Wilson. This site includes information about Wilson the Educator, President, War Leader, World Statesman, Nobel Prize Winner, and 20th Century Icon.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wwics: About Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides complete background of Woodrow Wilson's life and accomplishments, as well as links to find out more information about his life.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1919: Woodrow Wilson Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel eMuseum allows you to read about Woodrow Wilson's (1856-1924) peacemaking actions for which he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. This website provides both primary and secondary texts and includes...
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Digital History

Digital History: Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
President Woodrow Wilson had great hopes that a League of Nations would mean that there would be no more world wars. Read about the charter for the League of Nations, especially Article X, which provided the teeth for the organization....
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the domestic legislation of Woodrow Wilson, a progressive president who won the election of 1912. See how the policies he proposed won him the support of those who believed in the platform of the Bull Moose Party.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: History of Us: Safe for Democracy?: Wilson's 14 Points [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that directs students to examine Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. They will discuss how Wilson's plan and the establishment of the League of...
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Curated OER

History Matters: Wilson and Lansing on the u.s. Invasion of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Secretary of State Robert Lansing's letter to President Woodrow Wilson urging the President to avoid the term "intervention" to characterize the U.S. 1916 invasion of Mexico to capture the revolutionary Pancho Villa.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: United States of America Chronology: Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of what President Wilson's Fourteen Points were. Provides a brief discussion of why the 14th point was the most controversial.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Oasis in the Desert: Navigating Peace in the Okavango River Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Woodrow Wilson Center tells about the cooperation among three African countries in managing the Okavango River Basin for the good of everyone. Links to other websites. (May 14, 2004)
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Tr and Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
A website regarding the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Site contains key events in the United States and the world from 1898 to 1919, a map of the United States' expansion of its empire, a video with full transcript...
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Article briefly outlines the events leading up to World War I. From the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Links to related learning material for students and teachers.
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Other

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: William Bauchop Wilson Papers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the papers of William B. Wilson cannot be accessed on this site, the background about Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Labor is very informative. As the first Secretary of Labor, his philosophy shaped the department. [pdf]
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: The Women's Suffrage Movement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two-part lesson plan teaches students about the impact of the Progressive Movement on women's suffrage. Students will learn about rights, reform, Woodrow Wilson, and the 19th Amendment. Links to related learning material for students and...
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Other

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: The Fourteen Points

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about President Wilson's controversial Fourteen Point blueprint for world peace that became the basis for the Treaty of Versailles following World War I.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Cold War International History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars presents new information and perspectives on the origins of the Cold War, including new findings, views and activities.
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Other

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: William Bauchop Wilson Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Labor, William Wilson, introduces the information available about his correspondence and other important writings housed at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Woodrow Wilson can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 3rd - 8th
President Woodrow Wilson had more than his share of difficulties during his term in office. The Library of Congress has a site with information, authentic pictures, and video.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Josephus Daniels

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed biography of Daniels, who is known for serving as Secretary of the Navy under Wilson's administration.

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