Examines how the United States contributed during the final stages of World War I, what Woodrow Wilson believed the world should look like after the war, and why the United States did not sign the Treaty of Versailles or join the League...

Some 150,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since it was formed in 1961. Peace Corps volunteers live and work for two years in communities in the developing world. They must learn the languages of the people they serve. They...

This site focuses on Leo Tolstoy featuring links to his biography, and the full text of eight novels and one short story. These works include Anna Karenina, War and Peace, and The Death of Ivan Ilych.

This lesson plan explores the ways President Woodrow Wilson tried to keep America out of war as World War I raged in Europe. Examine documents, speeches, and other primary sources to follow America's path from neutrality to war.

A thorough review of Woodrow Wilson's foreign policies in these four lessons offered by EDSITEment. Learn the origins of "Wilsonianism," Wilson's views on relations with countries in Latin America, Wilson's decision to enter World War I,...

Instructions for making paper peace cranes and directions on how to share the story of the peace crane.

Examine the Vietnam War through this summary, the transcript of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, questions for analysis, references for further reading, and a question/answer section from the community.

Read about the end of the Vietnam War after the peace agreement in January, 1973. Find out about the violations of the agreement by both the North and South Vietnamese and the eventual fall of the South Vietnamese government.

An outline history with details on the various events of the war between Athens and Sparta. In addition, there is a section which examines the effects of the war on life in Athens.

Resource on the importance of writer and poet, Siegfried Sassoon's work, who wrote about the brutal realities of war.

This site offers a very interesting account of the life of Russian author, Leo Tolstoy.

Find a document containing President Wilson's plan for peace after World War I, known as his Fourteen Points, as well as photographs with captions, and the audio of one of his speeches in which he lays out his ideas and garners support...

The Romans have to deal with the pesky Samnites in order to establish their control over central Italy. After three wars, the Samnites make peace with Rome. The Romans again show their resolve, persistence, and organizational abilities.

Explore how President Wilson, in his Fourteen Points, urged peace without revenge European self-determination, and the establishment of a peace-keeping League of Nations politicians both abroad and at home rejected his plans.

This site is a guide to the memorials erected for Canadians throughout the world. Since Confederation, Canadians have served around the world in military actions for the cause of peace and freedom. Over a hundred thousand Canadians have...

An article that relates the struggle of Afghanistan after the wars. Article outlines the continuing efforts of the Afghan Transitional Administration and the world at large to bring peace and healing to a war torn country. (4 December 2002)

Read and view a copy of the complete text of the treaty of Fort Laramie which recognized the Black Hills as part of the Sioux Reservation. Accompanying documentary explains how the treaty was broken as a result of the discovery of gold...

A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.

Read detailed facts about the peace talks between Egypt and Israel mediated by Jimmy Carter in 1978.