Post # 3 At the Starting Line (Beginning Research Sites)

Students, this post contains a link to two easily searchable, interesting and interactive sites that I recommend viewing when beginning research, or when finding more information on topics that we have covered during class.


Regarding Link 1: The History Channel Website- feel free to search this website, especially for their collection of online videos which contain information from professionals in the field of history, as well as first hand accounts (primary sources) by people who are directly involved in the topic you are researching.

Link 1: The History Channel

Regarding Link 2: Wikipedia the Online Encyclopedia- while you SHOULD NOT cite the Wikipedia website as a source for your research papers, Wikipedia is a great place to start when trying to understand more about a historical research topic. Each Wikipedia article (should) contain links to additional cites which have citable information on a topic.


Link 2: Wikipedia

Post #2 "Der Fuhrer's Face" (Adolph Hitler in Popular Culture)

Abstract: Students, this post contains a brief excerpt of the once-dictator of Germany, Adolf Hitler, and 3 video links which conceptualize Hitler and his actions in popular culture. Please view at least 2 of the 3 videos (viewing the entire video is not necessary), and answer the two questions which follow.

Videos:
1. “Der Furher’s Face,” A Walt Disney cartoon which depicts Donald Duck as a Nazi soldier in Germany during World War II

2. “Lil’ Hitler” A Robot Chicken clip which depicts Hitler’s military aggression through the analogy of a Middle School classroom
3. “The Great Dictator” A Charlie Chaplin parody of Adolf Hitler giving on of his infamously enthusiastic speeches.

Questions:

1. Which of the two videos did you enjoy the most?

2. List one historically accurate aspect from both of the videos you watched.