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The Horrors of Ultranationalism

  • To what extent are ultranationalist actions and policies a root cause of genocide?
  • Create a visual representation explaining the roots, effects and aftermath of an ultranationalist event that resulted in genocide.

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Title: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Host: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Description: This website contains a variety of materials, including an introduction to the Holocaust, a Holocaust encyclopedia, an education section for teachers and students, online workshops, films and videos, and a collections and archives section.
Navigation Tips: Click on a topic in the left-hand-side menu or in the menu at the top of the screen to access information. Scroll down and click on “Resources for Educators” to access lesson plans and additional teaching resources.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org

 

Title: Ukraine Marks Great Famine Anniversary
Host: BBC News
Description: The Web site contains a 2003 BBC article with information about the 1932–33 famine–genocide (Holodomor) in Ukraine.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to view complete text and images.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3229000.stm

 

Title: Armenian Genocide
Host: Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies: University of Minnesota
Description: The Web site contains information about the Armenian genocide, including primary documents, political cartoons, photographs and educational materials.
Navigation Tips: Click on a link to access information.
URL: http://chgs.umn.edu/histories/armenian/

 

Title: Ethnic Cleansing in Kosovo: An Accounting
Host: U.S. Department of State
Description: The Web site contains a December 1999 U.S. State Department report on atrocities committed against Kosovar Albanians from March to June 1999. The information in the report is drawn from a variety of organizations and from sources that were compiled by the U.S. State Department.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to access text. Click on highlighted topics to access specific sections of the report. The appendix contains an annotated list of Web sites that provide additional information.
URL: http://www.state.gov/www/global/human_rights/kosovoii/homepage.html#exe

 

Title: Rwanda Genocide: Ten Years On
Host: BBC News
Description: The Web site contains a 2004 BBC news special on the 10-year anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Text, reports, speeches, videos, a timeline and an audio slideshow are provided.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down and click on photographs or topics to access information.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/africa/2004/rwanda/default.stm

 

Title: Scarred by History: The Rape of Nanjing
Host: BBC News
Description: The Web site contains an April 2005 BBC report on the massacre that occurred between December 1937 and March 1938 when the Chinese city of Nanjing was captured by the Japanese.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to access text and images. Click on topics listed in the right-hand menu to access additional information.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/223038.stm

 

Title: 1932- 1933 Ukrainian Holodomor Commemoration
Host: Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Description: The Web site commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor, The history of the Holomodor is covered and archives, articles, videos, interviews, photos, and Ukrainian educational links are provided.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to access text and click on links to access related information.
URL: http://www.uccab.ca/holodomor/
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