US Institute of Peace
Governance, Corruption and Conflict Simulation on Nepal
Can your class help the people of Nepal? Scholars take an in-depth look into the social injustices and struggling economy of a country in turmoil during a multi-day role-playing exercise. After reviewing information on the problems...
City University of New York
Urban Politics: Machines and Reformers
Take a trip to the turn of the twentieth century with a resource about industrialism in America. With primary source documents and focus questions, learners think about the ways that government groups and organizations paved the way for...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Kyrgyz Republic
This site has a description of the economy and development of the Kyrgyz Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about economic policy, human development, and World Bank programs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Patronage/populism: Politics of Gilded Age
This collection uses primary sources to explore the politics of the Gilded Age.
Digital History
Digital History: Watergate
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Exposing Anonymous Companies Could Cut Down on Crime
Companies are artificial entities created to allow real people to do business. But, unfortunately, there are some types of companies that aren't engaged in any business at all. Instead, these anonymous companies exist mainly to disguise...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Undoing a President
A good description of the Watergate affair, what led up to it, who was involved, and why it was such a big deal.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Corruption Runs Wild
Government in the Gilded Age was often corrupt, tainted with money from various groups. Read about the role of political machines in many city governments, in particular Tammany Hall in New York City.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Armenia: Government
Information on the government of Armenia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. The country is striving toward a parliamentary democracy, but still has a long way to go.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Bulgaria: Economy
A look at the economy of Bulgaria and the attempts to improve it with growth and stability. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Croatia: Economy
See how Croatia's economy has turned around since the 1990's. Read information about its tourism and increased foreign investment. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Equatorial Guinea: Economy
A very detailed look at the economy of Equatorial Guinea examining its exports, foreign investment, and development. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: Economy
A discussion of the present state of the economy in Cambodia from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the garment industry and read the chart that has information about the economy as a whole.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Power & Greed: How Does Power Corrupt?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How does power corrupt?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Detainees
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the conditions that have caused some Zimbabweans to leave their homeland for Botswana.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Us History: Political Machines and Progressive Reforms
Read and study the sources about political machines, corruption, and Progressive reforms. Then use the four sources and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the questions.
BBC
Bbc News: How Anc Came to Split
The ANC party of South Africa has split. Find out what led some members to defect, and form a new party, The Congress of the People(COPE). (12/16/08)
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Laos: Economy
Read about the efforts Laos is making to reform and strengthen its economy. A chart is included to provide some quick facts from the CIA World Fact Book.