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Digital History

Digital History: The Sections [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War, the characteristics of the various parts of the new United States established themselves. Find out about the sectionalism, economy, and needs in the country in the early 1800s--the...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On Colonies and Colonization

For Students 9th - 10th
British economic philosopher John Stuart Mill's article from the Fordham University dealing with the economical benefits of colonization in other countries. This writing illustrates not only arguments in favor of imperialism, but also...
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Other

The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Liberia

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Liberia. Find information on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with...
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BBC

Bbc: Historic Figures: Winston Churchill (1874 1965)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief but detailed biography of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister who inspired his country in World War Two.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Corporations and Cities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Brief historical description of the growth of corporations and trusts at the end of the 1800s and how that trend led to the growth of urban areas to house this corporate movement.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Benin

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Gambia

For Students 9th - 10th
A great reference source for getting a country profile of the Western African nation of Gambia. Offers background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Togo

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Western African nation of Togo, background overview, and numerous links to key sources of information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete reference tool and travel guide to the Western African nation of Sierra Leone that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to sources with in-depth information on the nation's culture, history,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Republic of the Congo

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference tool that takes you on a virtual trip to Congo-Brazzaville in Western Africa. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Belgium

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Pitcairn Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean, background details, and numerous links to key information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Sao Tome and Principe

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geography and history of Sao Tome and Principe. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are all on this site.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England

For Students 9th - 10th
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Western Asian country of Georgia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Qatar

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
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Curated OER

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Micronesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the western Pacific islands of Micronesia in this overview from the BBC. Learn facts and history of the country, view a timeline and learn about its leaders.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Burkina Faso: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Burkina Faso in Western Africa.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: The Gambia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of The Gambia in western Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cayman Islands: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Cayman Islands in the Western Caribbean Sea.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Federated States of Micronesia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.

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