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Empires before World War I

Map showing empires in existence pre-WWI in 1914 In 1914, much of the world was dominated by a handful of empires. When fighting broke out that year, the global reach of warring empires ensured a World War. See full-sized image for analysis.

Last Updated: July 22, 2022

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English — US

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Spanish

Subject

History

Culture & Identity
Global Migration & Immigration
The Holocaust

Credit:

Facing History and Ourselves

Collection

Explore resources that meet the California History–Social Science Framework standards.

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Collection

Explore resources that meet the Massachusetts History and Social Science Framework.

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Unit

This unit is designed to help students in the UK reflect on how Islamophobia manifests in contemporary society and what needs to be done to challenge it.

Lesson

Students explore Islamophobic tropes, their troubled history, their evolution and their present manifestation in further depth, and consider the harm that their circulation can cause.

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Lesson

Students reflect on how Islamophobia manifests in the media and in the entertainment industry, and the potential consequences of being exposed to Islamophobic content.

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Lesson

Students learn how Islamophobia intersects with misogyny and the impact that this has on the treatment of Muslim women.

Lesson

Students reflect on the impact of Islamophobia on Muslims’ sense of belonging, consider what can be done to foster integration, and explore ways in which they and others can challenge Islamophobia.

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Collection

Lead middle school students in an 18-week study of identity, membership and belonging, and civic participation through analysis of historical case studies and literature.

Mini-Lesson

In this mini-lesson, students gain insight into migration and the systems surrounding migrant detention by considering the perspectives⁠ of migrants, an immigration lawyer and advocate, a border guard, and an immigration judge.

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Mini-Lesson

This mini-lesson uses images and firsthand accounts of Haitian migrants to humanize the events happening at the US–Mexico border and give shape and nuance to the news.

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Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the experiences of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war, highlight inspiring ways people have stepped up to help, and raise ethical questions about the treatment of refugees from non-European countries.

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Lesson

Use this lesson to help students process how they are feeling about the devastating war in Ukraine, develop media literacy in what news they consume and how, and explore the mounting refugee crisis.

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