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BBC

Bbc News: Peru's Shining Path

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides this 2003 analysis on the Shining Path terrorist organization in Peru after a hostage release.
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Other

University of Exeter: The Rise & Fall of Alberto Fujimori

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the former Peruvian leader with information on his life, his political beliefs and how he had to flee for Japan after the election of 2000.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Shining Path & Tupac Amaru

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives background information on the two major rebel or terrorist groups operating in Peru. Both groups are communist-based but are facing hard times in Peru due to falling numbers.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Guaman Poma and the First New Chronicle and Good Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This letter written by Guaman Poma is the most famous manuscript from South America dated to this time period in part because it is so comprehensive and long, but also because of its many illustrations. View pictures of the illustrations...