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US Department of State

Freedom of Information Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Full Text of the Freedom of Information Act is revealed in this U.S. Department site.
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US Department of State

America.gov: Government of the People: The Role of the Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter taken from the U.S. State Department's "Outline of U.S. Government," that focuses on the foundation of American representative democracy. Provides comparison with other democracies, along with the essential role of the U.S....
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Office of the Historian: The Trent Affair, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain at the beginning of the Civil War, why it was important to the North and South, and how it was resolved.
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U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
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Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
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U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
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U.s. Dept. Of State: 2010 Human Rights Report: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2010 Report from the US Department of State discusses human rights issues in Peru and questions the country's approach to dealing with human rights abuses. (April 8, 2011)
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U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan: International Religious Freedom Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the status of religious freedom in Afghanistan as of 2001. The repression practiced by the Taliban is described in detail. A note at the end explains that the most up-to-date information is not available as there has been no...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Youth and Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources designed to inform young Americans about the the world of foreign policy and the diplomatic service. Includes career advice for those thinking of entering the foreign service and answers many who, what,...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: u.s. Mission in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in South Africa, including military, development, and traveler issues as well as links to general information about the country.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Homeschooling Resources in the Department of State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To help families in the State Department's Foreign Service, the Department has compiled information on homeschooling and distance learning. Much of this information is equally useful for any families interested in pursuing one of these...
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U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
A quite extensive report on human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus for the year 2018. Some problems include police abuse, violence against women and children, and trafficking in persons. There were also some issues noted in the...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive account of human rights practices in China for the year 2018. Per the US Department of State, China's "human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas." Sections of the report include: Arbitrary or Unlawful...
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U.s. Dept of State: The Dayton Peace Accords

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-text page of the Dayton Peace Accords agreement concerning conflict in the Balkans. This meeting took place between heads of state in Dayton, Ohio.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Rush Bagot Pact and Conventiion of 1818

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of both the Rush-Bagot Treaty and the Convention of 1818. Scroll to the last few paragraphs to find the provisions of the Convention of 1818. From the U.S. State Department.
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Office of the Historian: Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized by the presidential administration, students can search for the historical record of the significant diplomatic activity and major U.S. foreign policy decisions. Documents start with Kennedy Administration (1961) and end with...
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US Department of State

Travel.state.gov: International Travel: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in the Dominican Republic from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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Us Embassies and Consulates Worldwide

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore international world affairs! Investigate links to the US Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
This U. S. Department of State article discusses The Respect For Human Rights Constitution in Niger. Referring to various sections of the constitution, examples are given for violations in each section by government officials. (28...
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U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information for traveling in Chile from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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U.s.dept of State: Special Court for Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
A background look at the violent war crimes and legal violations committed in Sierra Leone which led to the creation of the United Nations War Crimes Court in January 2002. The Special Court started to deliver verdicts for the crimes in...