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The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939
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,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Impact of Egypt's Political Revolution
Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and...
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Energy Policy
Imagine if gas stations were closed on weekends and you could only buy gas on even or odd days depending on your license plate number. This was the crisis the country faced in 1973 due to an oil crisis in the Middle East. Understand...
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Lone Star Genealogy: Research in the Lonestar State: Immigration to Texas
The many groups who have settled in Texas are listed, beginning 40,000 years ago. There is a list of the Native American groups, then the successive groups of immigrants from numerous European countries, the African Americans who were...
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Working Abroad
WorkingAbroad/VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. On this site, you will find professional and...
Curated OER
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Map of Israel and Surrounding Countries
Excellent colorful map of Israel and the surrounding countries.
WorldNews Network
World News Network: Tehran Globe: Homepage
The Tehran Globe is an online news resource that gathers the top headlines for and about the country of Iran. The content is supplied from a variety of well renowned sources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Regions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to quiz students about their general understanding of regions around the world and includes countries that are in many of these regions. Use as a pre-test or review with...
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One Party States: 1945 1995: A Map and Graph
A map and table showing the countries that are controlled by one political party and the duration of their control. Map covers period from 1945 to 1995.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Jordan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jordan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Iran
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iran, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh:folk Links Folk:fairy Tale Site
This site offers links to folk tale and fairy tale sites. Students and teachers will benefit from this useful reference guide.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Iraq
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iraq, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Us Army War College: Where Oil and Water Do Mix
Read about the environmental scarcity linked to domestic political unrest and the crisis of domestic political legitimacy that could result in conflict. Also find out how these crises of domestic political legitimacy may result in both...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History:the Cold War Continues
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peripatetics of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Yemen
Most of these groups are now sedentary or semi-sedentary, and only a few are still nomadic. There is no overall system of political organization within any of these communities, but cohesion within each community is strong. In Egypt,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Bahrain
Explore this site to learn more about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Bahrain.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Jordan
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Jordan can be found on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Kuwait
Learn about Kuwait's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Lebanon
Find on this site the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Lebanon.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Syria
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Syria are discussed on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United Arab Emirates
Explore United Arab Emirates' history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Iran
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Iran on this site.