Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources on the Net: Brazil
Provides a list of political sites available on the web with links to media, governments, political parties, and organizations for the country of Brazil. Very few links are in English.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Immigration
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the analysis of documentary photos, discusses immigration to the USA in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Other
Nisk: Fdr Cartoons
Site provides cartoons of Franklin Roosevelt's administration. Great primary sources to integrate in the classroom, although image reproductions are not of the best quality.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Alliance for Progress, 1961
This site from Fordham University contains the address made by JFK concerning the Alliance for Progress at a White House reception for Latin American diplomats and members of Congress.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke: American Interests in the Cuban Revolution
Written by Grover Cleveland, this paper presents the U.S. position for involvement in the affairs of Cuba.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 3: The Growing Republic
This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...
Wikimedia
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...
American Bar Association
From Marshall to Marshall: Supreme Court's Changing Stance on Tribal Sovereignty
This essay describes the legal questions which faced both courts on whether American Indians owned their land, deserved tribal sovereignty, or constituted a foreign nation. The author describes how the Supreme Court affected Indian...
Curated OER
Map of Bahamas, The
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Bahamas. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Barbados
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Barbados. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Antigua and Barbuda
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Antigua and Barbuda. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Belize
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Belize. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Cuba
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Cuba. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Jamaica
Useful reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Jamaica. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Pbs News Hours: Q&a: Calderon Visits u.s. With Security, Immigration in Mind
Shannon On'Neil, Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, answers questions posed by PBS about Mexico's President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States. The Q & Q covers a range of issues from...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
Excellent lesson on irregular comparatives and superlatives, which include mejor, peor, mayor, and menor. The lesson is thorough and easy to understand, with ample examples. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of...
Other
Early America: Explanation of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation
This article provides a good explanation of the reasons for Washington's neutrality proclamation. It also provides the text of the proclamation, and an original newspaper document.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers u.s. Officials
Israel's plan to build new homes in the Palestinian territories was met by a negative reaction by the USA. Learn thebackground and details of the plan, and why the USA did not respond in a favorable light. Support resources are included....
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
English for Little Children
This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...
AllRefer
All refer.com: Pakistan: The United States Alliance
This article chronicles the relations between Pakistan and the United States after its independence from Great Britain. Agreements and foreign aid between the two countries are discussed, including the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement...
New York Times
New York Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: With New Pipeline, Azerbaijan on Verge of Oil Boom
An examination of the potential impact of a new oil pipeline on the economy, society, and foreign policy of Azerbaijan. Provides links to related stories on Azerbaijan. (16 April 2006)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Colombia
Scroll down to read about the foreign and U.S. relations of Colombia. This site also has a huge amount of information on Colombia's government, economy, society, history, and more. (March 2012)