Members of minority groups in Germany were subjected to extreme forms of repression and in some cases extermination at the hands of the Nazis. Today, for many different reasons, members of minority groups are living in West Germany again. This paper presents the experience of minorities in West Germany since 1945 in light of the following factors:…

Directions for a game which models the feudal system of 11th century Europe are presented for high school and college history courses. The game demonstrates the medieval dependency of social structure on land holdings and vassal obligations. It also permits the expression of personal ambition, with results dependent on the loyalty and…

The 500th anniversary of the Columbian discovery of America is upon us, and with it the obligation to assess existing interpretations of the significance of the voyage and establishment of permanent links between the Old and New Worlds. The traditional, or bardic, version of the Columbian voyages and their consequences was the product of narrative…

This teacher's manual accompanies a supplementary fourth grade Virgin Islands history textbook, depicting the struggle of West African ancestors from slavery to emancipation and beyond The title of the text is the name of a freedom song used by Danish West Indian slaves in the fight for emancipation. Written from an Afro-West Indian perspective,…

This fourth grade Virgin Islands history textbook written for young Virgin Islanders depicts the struggle of their West African ancestors as they moved from slavery to emancipation and beyond. The title of the text is the name of a freedom song used by Danish West Indian slaves in the fight for emancipation. Written from an Afro-West Indian…

The importance of Wilhelm von Humboldt's work in educational philosophy is little known outside of Germany and even there he is more often criticized than praised. This is unfortunate because his contributions to education and other areas had an important impact on other philosophers of his period and are well worth considering today. In his main…

Suggestions for successfully incorporating art masterpieces into a World History course are provided, plus references and descriptions of some famous art pieces and their relation to history. (JR)

This bibliography provides a listing of authoritative research materials concerning the Hungarian experience in America. Listings represent sources of information in public libraries, universities, and organizational collections; some are in private collections in the Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) area. Materials covered are: (1) Hungarian history,…

This report summarizes the views expressed at the Fifth Wingspread Conference on the will of Western nations to survive. It is intended to help readers develop an understanding of contemporary Europe and the implications which developments there may have for the United States. Given the position of the United States as a world power, it follows…

After summarizing the development of ecology from botanical and zoological studies to a study of entire biological communities, the history of wool growing in England and the development of nomadism on the Asian steppes and the North American prairies is described. These examples are interpreted ecologically and used to illustrate the theses that…

The largest group of non-English speaking immigrants who come to Canada are Italians, the vast majority of whom are from Southern Italy. This paper furnishes information on their cultural background and lists multi-media resources to introduce teachers to Italian society so that educators may better understand their students. Immigrant children…

The effects of ethnicity appear to occur along a historically determined continuum which reflects the social, legal, economic, and occupational conditions of the European countries from which American ethnic groups emigrated. (Author)

Discusses improvement of relations between Western European governments and the Soviet Union and the parallel disillusionment of the revolutionary left political parties in Western Europe with the Soviet regime. (DB)

Presents a chronology of events related to Jewish persecution in Europe from 1933-45. Events are listed by day and year and are described by a phrase or short sentence. (Author/DB)

Presents a social studies unit for grade 9 related to the holocaust involving Jews in World War II. Suggests readings, filmstrips, topics for papers, and discussion questions. (Author/DB)