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Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: Latin American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in Latin American history from 1898 to 2000.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Cultures in Americas
An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Defense of the Americas 7 December 1941 2 September 1945
This brochure from the Army's Center of Military History gives an extensive account of the little-reported on American theater of World War II. Read about the preparations for hemispheric defense, the few breaches of the defense, and the...
Other
Owl and Mouse: Map of Central America and the Caribbean
With this interactive map of Central America and the Caribbean, students point the mouse to different countries on the map and see the name of the country and the capital city.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Trinidad and Tobago
Take a look at a brief summary of the history, culture, government, and news media of the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Other
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Dollar Diplomacy
This extensive essay explains the goals of William Howard Taft's foreign policy during his presidency and how it reflected U.S. relations with countries in Latin America and with China. Comparisons are made with the goals of Taft's...
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Haiti
Extensive article on the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Surveys its history, politics, geography, economy, and culture.
Other
Americas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Requirements of the ward, nomination forms, and lists of past winners are all available here. This award recognizes works that portray Latin American, the Caribbean, or immigrants from those areas.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Dominican Republic
The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: St Lucia
The BBC furnishes a country profile on St Lucia complete with information on its geography, history, political leaders, and media. Provides links to listen to the national anthem and view a timeline of key historical events.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Empire Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...
Other
Windows on Haiti
This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.
Other
Traveling Haiti
You can find information about Haiti here. Presents quick facts and statistics on Haiti while also offering a historical timeline, current news, maps, tourist information, and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lam, the Jungle
Wifredo Lam remains the most renowned painter from Cuba and "The Jungle" remains his best known work and an important painting in the history of Latin American art and the history of twentieth-century modernism more broadly. View...
United Nations
United Nations: Development
Links to UN programs and organizations involved in economic development, by region.
Other
Working Abroad
WorkingAbroad/VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. On this site, you will find professional and...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Belize
The BBC furnishes a country profile on Belize featuring an overview, facts, and leadership of this Central American country. Links to a timeline of key events and an audio of the national anthem.