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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: 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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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 Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Woodrow Wilson: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Woodrow Wilson contends he was one of the five most important presidents in history. Read about his progressive legislation, foreign policy, and his attempt to bring about world peace.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Wilson's War Message to Congress April 2, 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the speech Woodrow Wilson gave to Congress asking to declare war on Germany and enter WWI.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: Us in Wwi: Presidency of Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Woodrow Wilson's actions and accomplishments as president from 1913-1921. Discusses his efforts to regulate the economy, fight corruption in business, and improve societal conditions. He also supported segregationist policies in...
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PBS

Pbs: The Border: The Tampico Affair and the Speech From Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts from President Wilson's speech following the American invasion of Veracruz after the Tampico incident. Includes photos.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University: Wwi Document Archive: Wilson's War Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Brigham Young University provides the full text of Woodrow Wilson's "War Message" which resulted in Congress passing the War Resolution, allowing the United States to enter World War I.
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Brigham Young University

Brigham Young U.: Wwi Document Archive: Wilson's First Lusitania Note to Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of a note sent to the German government by Woodrow Wilson protesting the sinking of the Lusitania.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a copy of Woodrow Wilson's speech of the Fourteen Points given during World War I.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Woodrow Wilson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Wilson's Address to Congress: The Tampico Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of Wilson's 1914 address to Congress regarding the Tampico Affair in Mexico.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Wilson's Speech to Naturalized Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this speech given by President Wilson to an audience of naturalized citizens about Americanism and what it means to be an American. Contrast Wilson's message with the notion that Progressives generally supported immigration...
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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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Brigham Young University

World War I Document Archive: Woodrow Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the original 1914 Declaration of Neutrality of President Woodrow Wilson.
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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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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Woodrow Wilson: Legislative Victories

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a review of Woodrow's first years as president and his success at getting his progressive platform passed in Congress.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Woodrow Wilson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the life story of Woodrow Wilson who was the 28th president of the United States on this site.
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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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Other

St. Olaf College: The Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of the Clayton Act, one of the progressive laws supported by President Woodrow Wilson.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: The Federal Government and Negro Workers Under Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly paper investigates the treatment of the federal government, sometimes ambivalent, sometimes hostile, during the presidential terms of Woodrow Wilson. See how Wilson's need for industrial workers and soldiers in the time...
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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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Brigham Young University

Byu: Wwi Archive: Wilson's First Lusitania Note to Germany: May 13, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the first Lusitania note sent to Germany by President Woodrow Wilson, under the signature of Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, May 13, 1915.

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