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Kurdish-Inhabited Area
This map of the Middle East shows the area presently inhabited by the Kurds. At the end of World War I, the Kurds were promised their own independent homeland under the Treaty of Sèvres. The treaty was never ratified, and the Kurds were divided mainly between Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria.
Big Paper Example
In a Big Paper activity, students respond silently to a text excerpt or image by writing their comments on a shared paper.
Birthright Citizenship Worldwide (2015)
Who can be a citizen? Many countries recognize birthright citizenship, meaning that anyone born within a country's territory is automatically a citizen, even if the parents are not citizens. See full-sized image for analysis.
Colonial Presence in Africa
At the Congress of Berlin in 1884, 15 European powers divided Africa among them. By 1914, these imperial powers had fully colonized the continent, exploiting its people and resources. See full-sized image for analysis.
Crop It Example
In this Crop It activity, students framed portions of an illustration while studying the Reconstruction Era.
El Crecimiento de la Alemania Nazi
Entre 1933 y 1939, la Gran Alemania se expandió significativamente como resultado de las anexiones y conquistas del Tercer Reich en Europa Oriental.
El Mundo Después la Primera Guerra Mundial
La Primera Guerra Mundial precipitó el derrumbe de muchos imperios, mientras que otros mantuvieron su poder global. Compare este mapa de la década de los veinte con el mapa de los imperios en 1914. Vea la imagen en tamaño completo para el análisis.
Empires before World War I
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.
Europe and the Middle East, 1941
By the end of 1941, Germany and its allies, the Axis powers, had conquered most of continental Europe, from the eastern border of Spain to the outskirts of Moscow. See full-sized image for analysis.
Fishbowl Discussion
In a fishbowl discussion, people seated inside the circle actively participate by asking questions and sharing their opinions, while those standing outside listen carefully to the ideas presented.
Graffiti Board Example
In a Graffiti Board activity, several students write their questions and comments about a topic on a shared space.
Guetos Judíos en Europa Oriental
Los historiadores estiman que los nazis y sus aliados establecieron cerca de 1,100 guetos judíos en Europa entre 1933 y 1945. Este mapa muestra la ubicación de los guetos más grandes.