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Tufts University

Tufts University: Peloponnesian War & Athenian Life

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Learn Peace: Siegfried Sassoon

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource on the importance of writer and poet, Siegfried Sassoon's work, who wrote about the brutal realities of war.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Leo Tolstoi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very interesting account of the life of Russian author, Leo Tolstoy.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: The Peacemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Conquest of Central Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: The Peacemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Memorials to Canadians' Achievements & Sacrifices

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Bonn Agreement One Year Later

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Fort Laramie(1868)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Camp David Accords

For Students 9th - 10th
Read detailed facts about the peace talks between Egypt and Israel mediated by Jimmy Carter in 1978.