This Nation
This nation.com: Executive Order 13132 of August 4, 1999
This Executive Order signed by President Bill Clinton on 8/4/99 is an order that describes the balance between state and federal governments, as warranted by the Framers of the Constitution and federalism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operation Overlord
To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...
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Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
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Wikipedia: Karl Marx
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
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Wikipedia: Beslan School Siege
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on the Beslan school tragedy in Sept. 2004 when terrorists took over a Russian school and kept children and adults hostage until Russian special troops stormed the school. Contents provide information...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Lost Art of Democratic Debate
Democracy thrives on civil debate, but we're shamefully out of practice. Watch this fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Muslim Community Center Near Ground Zero Site?
Website presents research and non-partisan arguments of controversial issues focusses on the pros and cons of building a Muslim Community Center at the site of the World Trade Center. Archived material.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should Animals Be Used for Scientific or Commercial Testing?
Website explores the controversial issue of using animals in scientific or commercial testing.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Cell Phones: Are Cell Phones Safe?
Website explores the pro con argument of the safety and risks associated with cell phone use.
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should the United States Maintain Its Embargo Against Cuba?
Comprhensive material presents the pros and cons of U.S. maintaining an embargo against Cuba. Includes background information, comments and video gallery.
Other
National Cancer Institute: Colon Cancer
Extensive information about colon cancer from the National Cancer Institute.
Other
Debate Central: Understand Cross Examination Debate
This resource presents a list of PDF files about Cross Examination-style debates, also known as policy style debates.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: Medicina
This well-illustrated web page explains some of the medical practices of the ancient Egyptians.
Other
Friendship Pact Between Ussr & China
Full text of the Friendship Pact between the USSR and China signed in 1950.
Hanover College
Hanover College: Slave Narrative of Olaudah Equiano Vol. 1
The complete text of a famous slave narrative from the late 18th century (1789), it tells the story on how Equiano is captured in Africa, transported to the Americas and his experiences as a slave. It provides rich details about the...
Other
North Carolina General Assembly: North Carolina State Constitution
The full text of the North Carolina State Constitution, in a text version.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Naval Aviation Chronology in World War Ii
Extremely detailed chronological account of the operations of the United States Navy beginning in 1940 and prior to an official declaration of war.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Anafi
This site focuses on the Ancient Greece island of Anafi, a small island of the Cyclades, located east of Santorini. It is also known as the Island of the Argonauts.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Athens
This site focuses on Ancient Athens, the largest and most prosperous city in Ancient Greece and the birthplace of Democracy. It was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom. It also offers a virtual tour of the Acropolis.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Corinth
This site focuses on Ancient Corinth, the wealthiest city in the ancient world which was located on the north side of the Peloponnese, in southern Greece, and was the home of Bellerophon (the master of the winged horse Pegasus). It...
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Career One Stop
Are you looking for an in-depth site about career topics? This site has a variety of resources on topics such as resumes, applying for jobs, college research, potential employers, and federal employment regulations.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Hammurabi's Code
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which learners use primary sources, excerpts from Hammurabi's Code to determine religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of ancient Babylon.
Other
Papal Encyclicals Online: The Function of Art: Pope Pius Xii, 1952
This is an English full-text translation of the papal encyclical issued by Pope Pius XII on April 8, 1952 to a group of Italian artists.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Seventeenth Amendment: Popular Election of Senators
This resource provides the 17th Amendment, which called for the direct election of Senators. The text is followed by a discussion of the Amendment.