Research Guides: Social Studies: Social 20

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HOW World War I Started: Crash Course World History 209
Learn about the events in July and August 1914 that led to the beginning of WWI.
Who Started World War I: Crash Course World History 210
Learn why World War I started, and who was involved.
National World War I Museum YouTube Page
See original footage of WWI, see historians talk about it, view art inspired by the Great War, and more.
Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40
Learn about the nations that formed in the wake of World War II.
A Nation Soars Series
This two-part series brings the past and the present together in commemorating the First World War with driven and passionate flyers, breathtaking action sequences, and dynamic visual storytelling to deliver a truly intimate, impactful and exhilarating viewing experience! Narrated by Dan Aykroyd.

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Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
World History In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
All Gale Databases This link opens in a new window
Access over 40 individual reference and archival databases.

Canadian Reference Centre This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to Canadian and international periodicals, full-text reference books, biographies and images from the Canadian Press.

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nationalism, World War 1914-1918 (for World War I or The Great War), World War 1939-1945 (for World War II), revolution>