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The Hill Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hill Times is an independent news magazine and website that cover Canada's federal government and political news. It is a respected news journal that often breaks important political stories. Senior students looking to monitor the...
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BBC

Bbc: Profile: Hamid Karzai

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's elected president after the fall of the Taliban. Background details of his life and political career are shared. (January 5, 2010)
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An effective site that provides non-partisan information concerning Congress and its leaders. The website includes CongressLink, up-to-date information on the US Congress; Congress for Kids, an excellent resource for younger students on...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
The political landscape in imperial Germany with its six parties (founding of the SPD) and their leaders. The struggles with Bismarck's rule are described. In the second part of the page, economy and population growth are discussed.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Al Sharpton

For Students 9th - 10th
The Reverend Al Sharpton, well known for his racial and political activism, is featured in a biography.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Angela Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Angela Davis is featured in a brief biography for her outspoken political and social views.
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Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Jacob Zuma

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa, who is participating in the G20 Summit in Toronto in June 2010.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 10 21 13: Leaders Finally Reach a Deal to Reopen Government

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on the deal made in Congress to end the government shutdown. Article also reports on the debt ceiling and the issues that lawmakers will face regarding the funding of the government in the coming months.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Julius Caesar: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical information on the Roman general and political leader Julius Caesar, presented in a timeline. Covers major events of his life including his military career, rise to power, and death by assassination. This page is...
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Amistad Digital Resource: Marcus Garvey

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader who advocated "Africa for the Africans", Black Nationalism, and Pan-Africanism movements. He was the founder of the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and the...
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Mahinda Rajapaksa

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC news presents a detailed profile of Mahinda Rajapaksa, political leader of the South Asian country of Sri Lanka. (September 2010)
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Andorra

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a detailed overview of the tiny European principality of Andorra. Content includes historical background, facts at a glance, information on current political leaders, news media, a timeline of key events, and related...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: India

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the populous South Asian country of India. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides access to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: World Leaders: G20

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty questions interactive quiz checks your knowledge of world leaders and the country they represent.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Communist Party of Canada (Marxist Leninist)

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada has an open and democratic electoral system. There are a variety of political parties officially recognized by Elections Canada that have roots in non-democratic traditions. Nevertheless, in Canada, this parties are free to offer...
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World Statesman: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Ecuadorean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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World Statesman: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Peruvian leaders, beginning with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: John Winthrop

For Students 9th - 10th
John Winthrop rose to power in social, spiritual and political circles and served as Massachusetts state governor for twelve years. His views are documented in "Journal." Click on "John Winthrop Activities" for related materials.
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World Statesman: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Chilean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes. There is also a section devoted to Easter Island.
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World Statesman: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Argentinean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Who Will Succeed Central Asia's Dominate Leaders?

For Students 9th - 10th
A March 2007 summary examination of the political leadership in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.
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BBC

Bbc News: Opposition Accepts Kagame

For Students 9th - 10th
The opposition leader in the Rwanda 2003 election officially recognized Paul Kagame as the winner, and as the continuing President of Rwanda. Concerns over the election process is reviewed as is the treatment of the opposition party and...
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BBC

Bbc News: Karzai Edges Ahead in Afghan Poll

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the initail results of the Afghan 2009 elections in which past leader, Hamid Karzai was the early leader.Violence erupted as the people awaited the final results not due for several more weeks. (August 25, 2009)

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