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Country Studies US

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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Country Studies US

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 US

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 US

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 US

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 US

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 US

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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Country Studies US

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.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Moldova Conflict in Transnistria and Gagauzia

For Students 9th - 10th
This excerpt from the Library of Congress' Moldova: A Country Study (Ed. Helen Fedor) analyzes the Transnistria-Moldova Conflict from 1990-1992.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iraq from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about the South American country of Guyana developed by the Library of Congress. Information includes: history, economy, geography, climate, religion, politics, and much more.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mauritania

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed study of the country of Mauritania developed by the Library of Congress. Includes the history, economy, culture, population, and other aspects of the country. Information is based on 1988 book.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: North Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, full coverage of North Korea from Library of Congress. Includes profile, history, society, government, economy, foreign policy, and more.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Society of Sri Lanka

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Library of Congress offers information on the society of Sri Lanka, including population, ethnic groups, caste, religion, health education, and more.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Egypt

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

Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
You won't need a rain coat if you visit Saudi Arabia. Read about its climate from this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. It is hot, dusty, and, in places, humid.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Franklin Roosevelt and New Deal 1932 1941: Rise of Franklin Roosevelt

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the election of 1932 and why Franklin Roosevelt appealed to voters. After the election, the country had to wait a whole four months, called an interregnum, before Roosevelt's inauguration, prompting Congress to amend the U.S....
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Radical Reconstruction, 1867 1872

For Students 11th - 12th
This section explains the purpose of the second phase of Reconstruction and some of the key legislation put forward by Congress, describes the impeachment of President Johnson, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the Fifteenth...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Missouri Crisis

For Students 11th - 12th
This section of a chapter on "Westward Expansion" explains why the North and South differed over the admission of Missouri as a state and how the admission of new states to the Union threatened to upset the balance between free and slave...
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The Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hill is a non-partisan, non-ideological weekly newspaper that describes the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy makers and the many ways in which decisions are made.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Early Cooperation: Economic Cooperation

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Library of Congress details the early economic cooperative arrangements between the former Soviet Union and the United States. The site links to other information regarding this topic.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States who was a representative to the Continental Congress and later became the second US President.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.