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Loc: Topics in Chronicling America: Garfield Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a chronology of events surrounding the assassination of President James Garfield, followed by links to articles from newspapers across the country that detailed the asssassination, his eventual death, and trial of the assassin,...
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Loc: American Memory: The Coolidge Era & Consumer Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929 assembles a wide array of Library of Congress source materials from the 1920s that document the widespread prosperity of the Coolidge years, the nation's...
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Loc: African American Odyssey: Abolition, Anti Slavery Movements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides primary source documents and commentary that give an overall look at many different aspects of abolition, the antislavery movement, and the rise of division between North and South. From the Library of Congress.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive website by the Library of Congress on the country of Nicaragua. Site provides information on major topics about the country such as: geography, history, economy, society, transportation, environment, government and...
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Country Studies: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at El Salvador from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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Country Studies: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a very lengthy and very detailed overview of the country of Pakistan. Content includes a country profile, as well as long look at Pakistan's history, society and environment, economy, government and...
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Loc: American Memory: Voice of the Carpet Bagger

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides the full text to The Voice of the Carpet Bagger, a 48 page pamphlet defending Reconstruction and protesting lynching and violence against blacks. The pamphlet was originally published in 1901.
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Country Studies: Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site for the African island nation of Madagascar provides links to information about the country's environment, society, economy, and history.
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Country Studies: Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Germany from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a complete country study of Haiti. Content includes a look at this country's geography, history, government, and society. Information current to 1989.
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Country Studies: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.
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Country Studies: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a thorough overview of Colombia, including a complete country profile, a detailed history of the country, a look at the governmental structure and political dynamics, and so much more.
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Country Studies: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress provides an excellent page of information on the key features of Paraguay. Find general information on the geography, society, history, economy, government, and national security.
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Loc: American Memory: Evolution of Conservation Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
American Memory site documents the historical formation of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage. Browse through literature, books, pamphlets, government documents, and manuscripts drawn from the collections of...
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Country Studies: Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a wealth of information regarding the country of Nepal, ranging from a chronology of important events to detailed population and geography information. A variety of maps and pictures supplement the material.