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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains info on the government, politics, economy, and people of Latvia. Information is current to November 2011.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: The History of the Salt Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the US - USSR negotiations to limit the production and use of nuclear weapons. (1979)
Website
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Former Secretaries of State

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Syria: History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has lots of information on both the history of Syria as well as its relationship with the U.S. prior to the recent civil war there. (April 1999)
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Wounded Knee Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Wounded Knee Massacre.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: American Imperialism: Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary sources that explores the Spanish-American War.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Imperialism and Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the causes and debates that led to the Spanish-American War, including "yellow journalism" press coverage, President McKinley's declaration of war, and sentiments about imperialism. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students...
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Digital History

Digital History: Detente

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Haitian Politics: What Role Should the u.s. Play? (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students analyze U.S. involvement in Haiti and compare it with U.S. involvements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other nations. The lesson broadens into an analysis of the nature of U.S. relations with foreign governments.
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BBC

Bbc: 'New Proof' of Japan Sex Slaves

For Students 9th - 10th
An April 2007 news report on the discovery of archived records that suggest women across Asia were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during World War II. This controversial topic and demands for a formal apology have become...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Republic of Hungary's geography, people, government, economy, history, national security, foreign relations, and U.S.-Hungarian relations. (January 2012)
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Federation of American Scientists has lots of photos regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as Foreign Relations Documents.
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Other

International Activities: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a summary of the U.S. foreign relations with Nicaragua during Carter's presidency. Focuses mainly on the U.S.'s monitoring of elections.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Caribbean country of Aruba covering the topics of people, geography, economy, government, politics, and foreign relations. (May 11, 2010)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Venezuela. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Uruguay. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Norway

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Norway. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Iceland. (November 2011)
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Other

The Daily Star

For Students 9th - 10th
The Daily Star is a daily newspaper published in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Content includes the day's highlights (both national and international), as well as a full range of other topics including political coverage, sports, business, foreign...
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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Goodman, Writing u.s. Immigration History on the Other Side of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is written by a doctoral student of American foreign relations and immigration policy who doing research in Cameroon, Africa. In 1990, just 3000 Cameroonian immigrants resided in the United States. Today the number has...
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University of Pennsylvania

United Nations Scholars' Workstation

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly site that provides a starting point for research into the United Nations. The best information lies under research tools and research approaches.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State

For Students 9th - 10th
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.