See actual illustrated maps form the time of World War I. On one side, see the dual alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary, and on the other, the Triple Entente between France, Russia, and Great Britain.

In the field of foreign affairs, President Kennedy faced a series of challenging situations in Cuba, in Southeast Asia, and in Berlin. In 1961, he initiiated a program called the Alliance for Progress aimed to establish economic...

The Rainforest Alliance Learning Site contains free conservation education materials with dynamic units that follow national standards for learning. On the site you will find stories, lesson plans, fact sheets, presentations, and...

Read details about the Texas negotiations and alliance with the Yucatan rebels, who were also fighting the Mexican government. Includes a collection of primary texts: "Commodore Moore reports on the Yucatan cruise, December 1841,"...

A look at the Alliance for Progress and the assistance it promised for Latin American countries who agreed to increase democracy in their governments. See what successes there were through this program. Also read a brief overview of the...

Rainforest Alliance aims to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.

A great overview of chocolate production. Learn about the plant, how chocolate is processed and what's being done by the Rainforest Alliance to make chocolate farming sustainable.

A timeline of the alliances in Europe prior to World War I.

Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...

General order written by Washington to express pleasure of the Treaty of Alliance with France, ratified in May, 1778.

An encyclopedia entry for the Colored Farmers' Alliance, founded in Texas in 1886. Discusses the history of this alliance in depth.

Chronicles the events that took place to help form the Austro-German alliance.

This article, (1997), explores the impact of a series of articles published in the San Jose Mercury News entitled "Dark Alliance: The Story Behind the Crack Explosion." Content focuses on the type of reaction these articles generated,...

Article describing the multi-ethnic group supported by the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan. Brief biographies of many of the major players in the Northern Alliance. 11/13/01

This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the Alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.

NATO page that lists a number of important documents surrounding this alliance. The Atlantic Charter, Charter with the United Nations, and other documents are available.

A brief analysis of the Axis powers during World War II, and the causes they had in common.

A collection of transcripts from meetings between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain during World War II in their efforts to defeat Germany and Japan.

Jefferson and Washington warned future Americans about entangling our country in too many alliances. Since WWII, we have largely ignored this advice. View our defense pacts, along with the rest of the world, on this map that resembles a...

A series of articles bringing Austria-Hungary and Germany together as allies.

Although the site offers the usual organizational information, teachers will find its lesson plans, learning activities, quizzes, and resource links valuable.

Facts on dementia and the reasons for obtaining a diagnosis for suspected dementia. Authors also provide a definition of reversible dementias and degenerative or irreversible dementias. If you are a caregiver, the site helps you define...