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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Germany: The Creation of the Bizone

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a piece that describes the merger of the US and British zones into what would come to be known as the Bizone. Describes reasons for the merger, the Marshall Plan, and the creation of a west German state. Site provides depth in...
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Oregon California Trails Association: Historic Trails Learning Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Information portal for the organization that oversees the preservation of the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Applegate Trail, and the Mormon Trail.
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Liechtenstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has very comprehensive map of Liechtenstein. It also has a brief history of the country.
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Digital History

Digital History: Slavery in a Capitalist World

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the discontinued use of slave labor in the Western world in the first half of the 19th century in all but five countries in the Western Hemisphere, most notably, the American South. See why Southern politicians and slave...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Problem of Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
With the end of the Revolution, the United States again had to face the old unsolved Western question -- the problem of expansion, with its complications of land, fur trade, Indians, settlement and local government. Lured by the richest...
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Digital History

Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Forest & Frontiers: The Indian Parents" by Anonymous

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel Forest & Frontiers by an Anonymous author. Captain William Wells was a noted hunter and ranger in the western country. He was captured by the Indians when but a child, and raised among them.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Cold War Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what happened to Germany at the end of World War II and the start of the Cold War, how it was divided into East and West Germany with the construction of the Berlin Wall. Western countries worked to rehabilitate their half of...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: The Iranian Revolution of 1979

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the transformation of Iran into an oil-rich country, and the westernization that took place under Shah Reza Pahlavi. This was followed by a religious backlash and the overthrow of the Shah by Ayatollah Khomeini and his...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Italy: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liechtenstein: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Liechtenstein in Central Europe.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Benin, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Other

Historic Trails: Oregon/california Trails

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find a map of the Oregon Trail and California Trail and click Historical Trails tab to discover the hardships and daily grind of traveling on the Oregon Trail.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bill Haley

For Students 9th - 10th
Read up on 1950s rock and roller, Bill Haley, who with His Comets recorded the legendary song, 'Rock Around the Clock'. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Buddy Holly

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief information about Buddy Holly. Even though he only played for a short time, 1950s rocker Buddy Holly was a great influence on many other groups such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and the Hollies. He died in a plane crash at the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Austria

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, learn about Austria's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Germany

For Students 1st - 9th
Find information about Germany on this site. Find all about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Germany.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Greece

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Italy

For Students 1st - 9th
Students can learn about the geography and history of Italy on this site.

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