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Ar Net: Hispanic Americans, an Under Represented Group

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the problems facing the involvement of Hispanic-Americans in American politics. The essay covers 1948 to 1996, with a good discussion of the civil rights era.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is your link to teaching resources about Hispanic heritage. Choose from topics such as Musica del Pueblo, Mexican America, Latino Voices in American Art, or many others. Explore links to interactive exhibits, lesson plans, and...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Argentinean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Argentinean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bolivian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bolivian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Honduran Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Honduran Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Panamanian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Panamanian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Paraguayan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Paraguayan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Salvadoran Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Salvadoran Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cuban Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cuban Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Uruguayan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Uruguayan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Chicago History Museum

Encyclopedia of Chicago: Bilingual Education

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at bilingual education in Chicago beginning with German immigrants in the 19th century. The bulk of the article deals with changes brought about by the Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and its implementation in Chicago.