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A monument to war crimes: In French colonization and Vietnam wars, page 14; When post-war relations between Vietnam and the U.S. improved following former Secretary of State Robert McNamara's public annoncement that U.S. participation in the war was a mistake, this stone monument was moved to a less conspicuous location and the nearby...; By Lorraine Aragon.

World War I propaganda posters: U.S. Government propaganda posters spelled out the reasons for American involvement in World War I and encouraged all Americans to help in the war effort.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

War tourism: In French colonization and Vietnam wars, page 17; At two sites in Cu Chi, about 45 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the tunnels dug by Communist guerillas have been restored and are open for visitors. Tourists can enter some of the tunnels and examine supply storage areas as well as false entrances created...; By Lorraine Aragon.

World War II on the home front: Rationing: During World War II, the United States asked citizens at home to cut back on food, fuel, shoes, and consumer goods and to turn in scrap metal, rubber, paper, and even used cooking grease for recycling. Photographs, posters, and artifacts tell the story.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park: A memorial honoring North Carolinians who were killed in the Vietnam War. Each name is engraved in a free-standing monolith in a 230-foot wide basin scooped out of the earth.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Debating war with Britain: For the war: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 8.4; Article from the Raleigh Star, published just after Congress declared war on Great Britain in 1812, arguing in support of the war. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

I gave a man (war bonds poster): A war-widowed mother holds infant in her arms, as young daughter clutches to her side. Caption reads, "I gave a man! Will you give at least 10% of your pay in War Bonds?"; Format: image/poster

War time propaganda: American posters of the Great War: This lesson correlates with students' study of the World War I period. In particular, students will examine wartime propaganda, in the form of posters that appeared on the home front digitized in the Documenting the American South's North Carolina and the Great War collection.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies); By Kathryn Sansbury.

Who started the Civil War?: Comparing perspectives on the causes of the war: This lesson plans presents the account of Rose O'Neal Greenhow, a confederate spy during the Civil War. Students are encouraged to find confirming and refuting evidence of her perspective on what caused the Civil War by browsing the Documenting the American South Collection of digitized primary sources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); By Meghan Mcglinn.

Isaac Shelby: Isaac Shelby (December 11, 1750 – July 18, 1826) was the first and fifth Governor of Kentucky and served in the state legislatures of Virginia and North Carolina. He was also a soldier in Lord Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812.; Format: image/painting

World War I political debate: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.7; In this lesson for grade six, students will use their knowledge of World War I to debate whether Germany should have paid reparations following the war.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies); By Shea Calloway.

Stone monument on U.S. crimes in Vietnam War at former U.S. Embassy in Saigon: A stone monument with a carved text detailing United States crimes in the Vietnam War stands outside the former U.S. Embassy in Saigon. When post-war relations between Vietnam and the U.S. improved following former Secretary of State Robert McNamara's public...; Format: image/photograph

Underground resistance: In French colonization and Vietnam wars, page 12; When U.S. forces could not control the tunnel areas effectively with ground troops, they dropped bombs on the area, seriously damaging the tunnel network and surrounding land. At two sites in Cu Chi, about 45 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the tunnels...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Presenting a check for war bonds: Original title: "The public school children of the South-Central District of Chicago purchased $263,148. 83 in war bonds and stamps...a huge check representing enough money for 125 jeeps, two pursuit planes and motorcycle was presented to Maj. C. Udell Turpin...; Format: image/photograph

Pearl Harbor (from World at War): Clip from a film produced by the U.S. Government to educate Americans about the war.; Format: video/video

War is...: Upon consideration of the perspectives on war from their classmates, the poet Stephen Crane in "War is Kind," and various characters from All Quiet on the Western Front, students will write an editorial for the school newspaper in which they share opinions about war.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts); By Rhonda Dillingham.

Wayne County Museum: Students will learn about the history of Wayne County as well as the influence of historic events on the people and way of life in the area.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Averasboro Civil War Battlefield: Located on N.C. 82, 3 miles east of the town of Erwin, this battlefield museum has artifacts and information about the Civil War Battle of Averasboro.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

African American soldiers: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 4.10; After Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, some 180,000 African American soldiers fought for the Union cause in the Civil War.; Format: article

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