This article focuses on Indiana University's (IU) transformation in terms of its foreign student population. From 1950 to 1977, IU transformed itself from an "All-American school" into an international hub. It provides two short stories...

A brief look at the declaration of independence from Mexico by Texas in 1836, the removal of restrictions on slavery, and how this dramatically increased the population and led to a much greater reliance on the cotton industry in the...

An interesting look at the Jewish population and culture in America in the 1800s. See how many adapted religious orthodoxy to fit in with American life.

The allure of getting rich quick by finding gold or silver was just a dream for most prospectors. Read about the gold and silver rushes that usually ended up enriching the mining industry, not the miner. Find out about the make-up of the...

The Industrial Revolution came to America, smuggled in by Samuel Slater, who brought plans for a cotton-spinning mill. See how the growth of industry led to the growth of corporations, the growth of the nation geographically, and the...

This resource consists of graphs and articles that review general demographic changes and related national policies on migration. The goal is to provide information about general population trends, while encouraging a critical...

A brief overview of the immigration and settlemnent of Black populations in Alberta.

The Positive Images toolkit is an educational resource for teachers, youth workers and other educators to teach young people about migration and development. It presents contemporary migrants who tell why they left their home countries....

A short site dealing with the people of El Salvador. Gives population, growth rate, age structure, birth and death rates, ethnic divisions, religion, life expectancy, literacy rate, etc. Information from 1995.

This lesson presents the scale of recent urbanization in different global regions and the diverse roles that migrants play in contributing to urbanization. The following graph, map, video, and news report provide a general overview of...

Eighteen primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore the industrial, racial, and technological progress of the late-nineteenth century.

Review accurate and up to date statistics on the population of Hispanics in the United States. Click on the different states and find how Hispanics are becoming the number one minority in the United States.

An explanation of the process of gene flow and how it can cause genetic variation within a population.

A very brief look at the make-up of the population of Macedonia. You can also find information on the religions and languages spoken in this Balkan country. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Explore the links among population growth, immigration, environment and support of the elderly in America. Conduct a role play and explore the options available to tackle problems caused by deomgraphic trends.

A brief overview of the immigration and settlement of German settlers in Alberta. Audio clips are included as well.

This extensive learning module examines the impact of the Gilded Age upon new cultural and intellectual movements, expansion of foreign trade, and political debates over economic and social policies, as well as the impact of the rise of...

In this 4th grade unit, young scholars study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions...

Meet the many peoples who make up the population of New Zealand! Who were the first inhabitants? Where did they come from? When did Europeans discover this faraway land? Who immigrated to New Zealand, and why? Answers to all of these...

Map of Africa in 1858, prior to the extensive European colonization of the continent established at the Berlin Conference of 1885. This map shows the European possessions of the Cape Colony, Natal, and Orange River Free State, and the...

Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca is set in a valley surrounded by the Andean mountains in the south of Ecuador. This inland colonial town (entroterra ), now the country's third city, was founded in 1557 on the rigorous planning guidelines...

This Geographia site provides information on the history of Argentina and how the native nomadic people, European immigrant population, and strong military resistance influence the culture of the country today.

This Geographia site provides information on the history of Argentina and how the native nomadic people, European immigrant population, and strong military resistance influence the culture of the country today.

This Geographia site provides information on the history of Argentina and how the native nomadic people, European immigrant population, and strong military resistance influence the culture of the country today.