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Wikipedia: Pierre Trudeau
Offers a detailed biography of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and what he accomplished throughout his life.
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Wikipedia: Joe Clark
An article on the life and political career of Joe Clark. Explains why he was a successful politician and what he accomplished as Prime Minister.
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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: Quebec Sovereignty Movement
A full history of the sovereignty movement in Quebec from the early years of the PQ, to the development of the idea of sovereignty-association, to the two Quebec referendums on sovereignty, and the Clarity Act. Relevant external links...
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Wikipedia: Communist Party of Canada
A comprehensive look at the Communist Party of Canada. Election result statistics show the number of candidates and percentage of popular votes for the party.
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Wikipedia: Commonwealth of Nations
The history, purpose, and structure of the Commonwealth of Nations are presented. Main areas covered by this site include the origin and membership of the Commonwealth of Nations. External links for further research are also provided.
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Wikipedia: Nunavut
A third Canadian northern territory was created in 1999 when the Northwest Territories was divided, thus forming Nunavut. This article covers its history, symbols, demography, geography, and much more.
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Wikipedia: Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway is the largest and longest railway in Canada. An in-depth profile of the company and its history are included on this website, as well as the CNR today. Also looks at the different kinds of trains, cars, and...
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Wikipedia: Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline carrier. Founded in 1937, its history and expansion are traced on this site.
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Wikipedia: Moctezuma Ii
Under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire was strong and expanded its borders. However, when the Spanish arrived, their superior power and weapons enabled them to conquer the Aztecs. Read about Moctezuma's life, his interactions with the Spanish...
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Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
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Wikipedia: Credit Card
This encyclopedia article describes how the credit card system works. It discusses the history, how credit cards are used, features, types, the numbering system, pros and cons, and more.
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Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky
A detailed biography of the life of Leon Trotsky. Discusses his life before the Russian Revolution, his political accomplishments afterwards, his opposition to Stalinism, his exile and his assassination.
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Wikipedia: John Dewey
An in-depth biography of the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey (1859-1952).
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Wikipedia: Joseph Stalin
An in-depth biography of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Content includes information on his childhood and early years, his rise to power after Lenin's death, his policy of collectivisation, his consolidation of absolute power by the...
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Wikipedia: Portugal
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
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Wikipedia: Nikola Tesla
An in-depth biography of inventor Nikola Tesla. Discusses his many inventions, his troubles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and information on his multitude of patents.
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Wikipedia: Maximilien Robespierre
A thorough encyclopedia entry on Maximilien Robespierre. Discusses his childhood and early life, his revolutionist actions, his involvement with the Jacobins, the establishment of and information about the Committee of Public Safety, and...
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Wikipedia: Battle of Gettysburg
An in-depth description of the Battle of Gettysburg, often coined the turning point of the Civil War. Provides background information on what led to the battle and detailed information on each of the three days of the battle.
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Wikipedia: George W. Bush
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
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Wikipedia: Harriet Tubman
This article overviews Harriet Tubman's involvement with the Underground Railroad, her service in the military during the Civil War, and her fight as an activist for African-American and women's rights.
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Wikipedia: Anarcho Capitalism
A detailed explanation of anarcho-capitalism, with links to definitions of terms and other concepts involved. Includes a section on the arguments for and against anarcho-capitalism, as well as links to additional resources.
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Wikipedia: Self Determination
This site defines self-determination and discusses how the concept evolved throughout World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Looks at issues related to self-determination and cases of countries around the world that sought...
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Wikipedia: Liberal Democracy
This site defines liberal democracy and gives a detailed examination of the pros and cons of its tenants and practices.