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Writing Exercises: World War II, #3
The class responds to three writing prompts focused on WWII. They describe the role Adolf Hitler played in the war, compare and contrast German and British views of the war, and explain the geographical scope of the war at its height.
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History and Geography—Two World Wars
Here's a combination textbook/workbook that examines the conditions in Europe that lead to World War I. Ideal for homeschoolers as well as classroom use.
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Causes of World War II
In this World War II worksheet, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 82 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this worksheet.
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World War II (1939–1945)
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of World War II.
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Main Causes of World War Two Crossword
In this causes of World War II crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Causes of World War Two Wordsearch
In this causes of World War II word search learning exercise, students locate and circle 18 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Assessment: Causes of the Second World War
In this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, high schoolers respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.
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Post-War Suburbanization: Causes and Interpretations
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding post-World War II suburbanization. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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What Caused WWII?
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to a reflection question.
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War
In this Cold War learning exercise, students read a 4-paragraph selection about post World War II diplomacy and then list key dates and events noted in the selection.
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Causes of WWII
In this causes of World War II worksheet, young scholars read key reasons that the war escalated this graphic organizer.
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Main Causes of World War Two
In this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Origins of World War I
In this World War I worksheet, students follow the provided guidelines to conduct independent research and write research papers about aspects of the war.
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Chapter 15 – World War I
In this World War I worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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D-Day Student Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about D-Day, examine the listed Internet sources on the topic, and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the information presented.
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AGGRESSION Comprehension Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, young scholars respond to 10 short answer questions regarding aggression of countries that feature the letters of the word "aggression" as mnemonic hooks.
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Great Escape Crossword
In this World War II crossword activity, students read 22 clues pertaining to the escape attempts of prisoners of war. Students write their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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H4 Homework Assignment #35-39
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 5 essay and short answer questions about World War II and global regions.
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War
In this Cold War instructional activity, learners read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.
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The Cold War: Crossword
This crossword puzzle focuses on clues related to The Cold War. It also has unrelated clues that would be a challenge to middle schoolers, but should be manageable to secondary students; particularly juniors taking US history. There are...
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Teaching About Genocide
Teaching children of any age about genocide or The Holocaust can be difficult, as the content is sensitive and often emotional. This academic article was written by an educator and is intended to help you consider multiple aspects of...
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Churchill's Speech: We Shall Fight on the Beaches
Winston Churchill speech delivered to the House of Commons on June 4, 1940, is the focus of a comprehension exercise that asks readers to explain how the repetition in the speech supports the main purpose of Churchill's address.
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A Separate Peace
John Knowles' A Separate Peace is the subject of a literary crossword puzzle that asks readers to identify key events and characters in this coming-of-age story.
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Surviving Hitler
Are you thinking of reading Surviving Hitler with your class? If so, you will find these worksheets to be useful. They include great activities which are designed to help your readers respond to the book. Predicting events and a chart...