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Postcolonial Web: Political Discourse

For Students 9th - 10th
Postcolonial Web provides an overview of Political Discourse, Colonialism, and Post Colonialism.
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Media Vision Voices: Meet Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an extensive biography of 18th century political writer Thomas Paine, click to read about his ideas placed in a contemporary context, and use research links to read more online.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography. Includes life and career information, as well as political background and general atmosphere of the times. Also contains descriptions/explanations of major works.
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Rousseau Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource with hyperlinks to music, writings, and biographical information on Rousseau.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Controversial School Voucher Issue

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Recently, the concept and use of school vouchers has come to the forefront of political, societal, constitutional, and economical discourse. From Florida's new voucher program to the presidential political debates, school vouchers...