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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Panama that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on Nicaragua's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (February 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations of Suriname. (June 2011
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact file of information on Guatemala's geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Russia. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on Greece and its economy, geography, people, history, government, religion, and foreign relations, including U.S. Information is from March 2012.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Georgia. (April 2012)
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of El Salvador. (February 2012)
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Other

Yahoo Kids World Factbook: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource about Germany. Learn about the country's geography, population, economy, government, military, foreign relations. View statistical facts, a country map, and the national flag.
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Mount Holyoke College

Documents Relating to American Foreign Policy: Cuban Missle Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to declassified documents surrounding and responding to Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes memorandums, statements, public addresses, meeting transcripts, etc.
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Council of Foreign Relations

North America's Second Decade (Nafta)

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten year evaluation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in Foreign Affairs, a scholarly academic journal, is presented. Discusses the potential for further integration between trading...
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Other

Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Dollar Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive essay explains the goals of William Howard Taft's foreign policy during his presidency and how it reflected U.S. relations with countries in Latin America and with China. Comparisons are made with the goals of Taft's...
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Activity)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides a instructional activity, focusing on the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, that relates to the power granted to the President and the Senate to make and approve treaties with...
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Website
Other

Canada Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
The website for the European bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada is presented with multiple topic links including an explanation of the relationship between Canada and the European Union.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Russia's Missile Fears

For Students 9th - 10th
From the pages of the BBC an analysis of Russian opposition to the proposed American missile defense system by Fyodor Lukyanov, a journalist who specializes in foreign affairs. Provides interesting reactions to the analysis from around...
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New York Times

New York Times: Un Inspectors Can Return Unconditionally, Iraq Says

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article deals specifically with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri al-Hadithi's decision to let US officials into the country to investigate Iraq's Weapons Program. (September 16, 2002)
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Website
Other

International Boundary Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
International Boundary Commission website provides pictures and information on its history, purpose and function as a bi-national organization. Under the 1960 International Boundary Commission Act, the Commission's work is described as...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: u.s. And Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States and Russia reached a historic arms agreement that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. Read the behind the scenes details of how this positive action came about,...
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Website
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Sudan, Imperialism and Mahdi's Holy War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Sudan region history and the Mahdi's holy war against British imperialism and Egypt. Includes questions for writing and discussion, short research project outline relating this historical event with modern conflict, and...
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Other

Deutsche Dialekte: Germanic Dialects

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive linklist on all issues relating to German dialects.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Syria's Role in the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students examine the role of Syria in Middle Eastern politics and its relations with the U.S up until 2008. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.