A collection of learning resources (videos, practice exercises, and quizzes) covering World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, with smaller additional sections on Chinese history, the Holocaust, human rights, and independence movements.

This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...

Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.

"Historical Sketch of Eddie Rickenbacker." Includes information on his childhood, his involvement in WWI and WWII, and his life at home. Also includes webpages on his family.

Learn about Marjorie and Katherine Stinson, "pioneer women aviators," who helped train men for the Canadian Royal Flying Squadron during World War I. Also included is a brief explanation of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots' role...

Why in the world do we turn our clocks forward in the Spring and back again in the Fall? Share with your students the rationale and history of the Daylight Saving Time concept from Benjamin Franklin through World War I and World War II...

This site offers some historical background information about the passing of the GI Bill. Also lists the current benefits provided by the bill, along with the main provisions of the GI Bills associated with World War II, the Korean...

Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought for America, from the Revolution to World War II. During the American Revolution, thousands of Black Americans fought -- on both sides of the conflict. As America's Civil...

Series episode covers the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality in post-World War II America.

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside internment camps during World War II. Students learn what...

In this unit, young scholars will gain background information on historic wars. Student will compare different media forms about these events, attend to different perspectives, research the unit's essential question, and then write an...

Learn about the long history of Choctaw tribal members working in alliance with the United States military.

One page article detailing the Selective Service System and its use in World War I, World War II, and after with links to more in-depth information relating to exemptions, classifications, and structure.

This is a good way to educate students about Japanese internment camps. This follows the story of one woman and her triumphant return to Canada. Includes a quiz and lesson plans.