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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: War of the Spanish Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia gives a great account of the War of the Spanish Succession, with links to related information. The article discusses the origins, the progression of the war, the Peace of Utrecht, as well as the participants and major generals.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Numismatic Collection: Spain and Its Coins

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Spain through its coins, beginning the Greeks and Romans in ancient Spain, all the way up to the 20th century. Spain's long history is reflected in the examples of its coins presented here.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 1: La Rutina Diaria

For Students 9th - 10th
In this first unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about the history of Spain and how to talk about their daily routine. Vocabulary includes reflexive verbs, bath items, schedules, the simple future tense, and clothing....
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Open-source encyclopedia entry on Spain. Provides an overview of Spain's history, politics, administrative divisions, geography, economy, languages, peoples, religion, art, and culture.
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Handout
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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Website
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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Article
Other

Hallado en Cantabria Un Friso De Arte Rupestre Anterior a Altamira

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the Spanish newspaper El Pais about the discovery of prehistoric paintings in a cave in Cantabria. (Published Aug. 28, 1997)
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Handout
Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Spain: History (17Th Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about Spain's economic, political and military decline during the 17th century. The site discusses Philip III & IV, the plague, Count de Olivares, and the rapid losses of the military.
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Website
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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Article
Other

Hallados en Tarragona Cuatro Mosaicos Romanos Unicos en El Mundo

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the Spanish newspaper El Pais about the discovery of Roman mosaics in Tarragona. (Published Feb. 22, 1997)