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BBC

Bbc News: Country Profile: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a general overview of Spain, which is now a democratic state, covering a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites, news stories,...
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Spain Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is geared specifically for students who want to study abroad. You will be able to search for schools in Spain or Latin America, find housing in Spain and find a host family.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: War in Spain: Marshal Suchet

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of excerpts from the wartime memoirs of Marshal Suchet. He fought under Napoleon during the wars in Spain also known as the Peninsular Campaigns.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides the full text of a letter written about 1494 from Christopher Columbus to the King and Queen of Spain regarding the Islands of Hispaniola.
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Texas A&M University

New Spain Index: Adams Onis Treaty of 1819

For Students 9th - 10th
After a brief introduction, you can read the full text of the Adams-Onis Treaty negotiated with Spain by John Quincy Adams.
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What to Eat (And Drink!) in the "Real" Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a summary of what traditional cuisine in Spain is all about. It provides links to recipes, further information, and related topics.
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Museo Nacional Del Prado, Madrid, Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Prado's home of the web provides a number of useful entry points from which to explore the its collections, including a tour of the museum's fifty "most relevant" works.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Spain. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Buzzle.com: Historyplex: An Introduction to the Culture and Traditions of Spain

For Students 4th - 6th
Read about the history of Spain including other groups that lived there in the past, the Golden Age, the reign of Napoleon, the Spanish Civil War, and the establishment of democracy. Also looks at the makeup of the Spanish population,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mission Churches as Theaters of Conversion in New Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Mission churches, which followed a similar architectural plan but varied in terms of decoration, are among the earliest examples of colonial architecture. View pictures and read the history of these mission churches, or conventos, in New...
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Basque Country

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by All About Spain. Known as one of the most industrialized regions of Spain it is also known to be completely autoctonous in culture which includes a language of its own. This site is also available in Spanish,...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Spain: Provinces Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the Provinces in the country of Spain.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Letter to the Treasure of Spain

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Letter to the Treasure of Spain" by Christopher Columbus, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Portugal & Spain: Quest for Monopoly in the East

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on Spain and Portugal quest for control of trade, exploration and colonization, and their eventual displacement by Northern Europeans.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Spain, 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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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Spain: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronology of historical events in Spain, from the beginnings to the present.
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Other

Don Quijote: Official Languages of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the principle languages of Spain: Castilian (or Spanish), Euskera (the Basque language), Galician, and Catalan.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Spain

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Spain on this website.
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Other

Anit Semitism in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article on St. Vicente Ferrer (1350-1419 CE) who launched the campaign against Judaism in Spain and which led to the pogroms of 1391.
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Texas Bob: Spain's First Occupation of East Texas 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
Father Damian Massanet's first-hand account of Spain's first occupation of East Texas in the year 1690.
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PBS

The Border: 1821 Mexican Independence From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief recounting of the way Mexico was able to gain its independence from Spain. From PBS.
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Islami City

Islami City: Islam in Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the history of Islam in Spain.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Spain History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Spain including Roman rule, the Moors, the Renconquista, kings and queens, explorers, war with Britain, and the Spanish Revolution.
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The Culture of Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The culture of Spain is discussed at this site. Food, drink, nightlife, and fiestas & traditions are talked about.

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