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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yemenis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Yemenis are a Muslim and Arabic-speaking people who are mainly Arabs, although a small percentage of the population has African and Asian ancestry. Yemeni values have traditionally relied on a hierarchical, tribally organized, and...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to the Spanish Viceroyalties in the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
When the Spanish Crown (the monarchy) learned of the promise of wealth offered by vast continents that had been previously unknown to Europeans, they sent forces to colonize the land, convert the indigenous populations, and extract...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Divine Right of Kings

For Students 9th - 10th
Being a king is a right given by God. Utilize this slideshow to understand the political and religious doctrine that establishes God's mandate.
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Website
Woodlands Junior School

Project Britain: The British Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ii

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical facts on Queen Elizabeth II in an easy to read question/answer format. Helpful for doing a research paper and includes links on the left with much additional information on the Royal Family.
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Other

Kings and Queens of England

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of every King and Queen in English history from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Top Down Reform in Morocco [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reorganization of Empire: The Reign of Diocletian

For Students 9th - 10th
The reign of Diocletian is discussed in this article from William Morey's 1901 textbook. Check out the chart that shows how the Roman Empire was split into East and West.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Liliuokalani (1838 1917)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this personal biography of Hawaaiian Queen Liliuokalani, who struggled against American annexation.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Korea Under Japanese Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site contains historical information about Japanese involvement in Korea in the early 1900's.
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Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The English Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the English Civil war with this site. Learn about the events that led up to the war, events that occurred during the war, and events that happened after the war. Also included is a biography of Oliver Cromwell who was a member of...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen: Lili'uokalani Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronology of events in the life of Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani. Includes photos.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Queen Victoria's Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website to a documentary on Queen Victoria and the British Empire.
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Article
Other

Hawaiian Kingdom: Constitutional History: Civil & Penal Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete history of the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom with details on the Civil and Penal Codes, Session laws, and the Legislative Assembly.
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Website
Other

Maui and Hawaiian Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description/timeline of Hawaiian history. The time ranges from B.C. through 1997.
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eBook
Other

Common Sense Complete Text

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." Click onto introduction for full text or if you are looking for a specific section, then click onto the heading.
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Other

Women's Heritage Month: Queen Lydia Liliuokalani

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative biography of Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani, who reluctantly surrendered her nation to American forces in 1896.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Paine's revolutionary publication "Common Sense" of 1776. Be sure to click on 'featured place' and 'classroom resources' for more facts and information about Paine.
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Website
Other

Expatica: Political Parties in the Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of the make-up and political views of the ten most significant political parties in the Netherlands.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cambodia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Lesotho: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the government of Lesotho in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find a list of the current government officials and read about the political parties.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malaysia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this informative article about the government and politics of Malaysia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Learn how the government is attempting to help the economy and the people of Malaysia.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Morocco: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Ruled by a king, Morocco still has a relatively free government. Find out about the recent reforms and goals of the government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Rwanda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Rwanda has suffered the horror of genocide. Read how this has affected the country and how the country is recovering from its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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