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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Economics Usa: Control the u.s. Debt!

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of expenses that the U.S. budget must pay for and try your hand at balancing the federal budget.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Atomic Fears and the Arms Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the nuclear arms race in the 1950s as the United States and the USSR both stockpiled nuclear weapons. Includes 1951 propaganda video showing schoolchildren how to 'Duck and Cover' in the event of a nuclear attack. [9:15]
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Uk Spy Bosses Defend Work in Public Hearing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the recent government spying controversy in the United Kingdom.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )

For Students 9th - 10th
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...