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US National Archives

Our Documents: Social Security Act (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the importance of the Social Security Act and how it differed from social security initiatives of European countries. Includes a facsimile of the act's official entry in the Enrolled Acts and Regulations of Congress, along...
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Handout
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Superstitions From Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy list of old superstitions from European countries.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the Eastern European country of Estonia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
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Website
Other

Charles Lindbergh: America First Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses Charles Lindbergh's involvement in the America First Committee. Vast collection of video and audio clips related to the isolationist group and U.S. support of European countries in World War II.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Senate Passed Lend Lease Bill

For Students 3rd - 8th
How did the U.S. give aid to European countries fighting World War II when we were not supposed to be getting involved. See how President Roosevelt got around this by visiting this Library of Congress site.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: How the Crusades Led to the Finding of the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The instructional activity will help learners to discover the importance of the Crusades to the expansion of many European countries. Students will also be introduced to new products and find out why explorers were willing to risk all to...
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Unit Plan
University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Immigration History: Muslim Migration to Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This teaching module will explore the migration of Muslims to Europe and the history of immigration and citizenship policies in European countries. It exmaines four major streams of migration to and within Europe.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Northern Renaissance

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about how the Renaissance played out in European countries outside of Italy. Users can follow links to further information on the Elizabethan Era, William Shakespeare, the Reformation, and other connected topics.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a virtual destination guide and profile of the European country of Spain, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Wartime Diplomacy

For Students 5th - 8th
Both the North and South wanted the British and French to support their cause. Read about cotton diplomacy, which the South used to court both Britain and France. See how the North was tied to Great Britain. Find out why both European...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: European Possessions of Africa, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Africa after the Berlin Conference of 1885, which established the European colonial territory claims on the continent. This map shows the Belgian, British, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish claims, and the Turkish...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Country East of the Mississippi, 1650

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the country east of the Mississippi for the year 1650, forty-seven years after the settlement of Jamestown. This map shows early commencement of European settlement and the principal Native American tribal lands east...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: European Capitals Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activote system, students will look at a map of Europe to identify the country and then select that country's capital city. There are 28 questions.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Enlarging Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive website which shows the countries who wish to join the European Union. Gives a description of the country and the reasons why the country wants to join. To learn about the history of the European Union click on the link at...
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Belarus

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern European nation of Belarus, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at migration theories proposed in regard to the early peopling of the Americas, European colonization, early agriculture and culture. Also looks at contemporary indigenous groups, then groups within each country in the Americas.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Eu Criticizes Iranian Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC analyzes the 2004 Parliamentary Elections in Iran through the lens of the European Union in order to gain a better understanding of the tangible tensions between Reformists and Conservatives in the country. (23 February 2004)
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Website
Other

Dahesh Museum (New York)

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in New York, NY. The only museum in the country devoted to 19th-century European academic art.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: San Marino

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the tiny South European nation of San Marino including basic facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Portugal

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent reference source for finding information on the Southwestern European nation of Albania. Content includes a travel guide, background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture,...

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