Council for Economic Education
Econedlink: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments
This video teaches the concepts of Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments. The balance of trade is calculated by subtracting imports from exports. The balance of payments includes payments related to exports and imports of goods;...
Council for Economic Education
Econedlink: Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
This video teaches the concept of Trade, Exchange and Interdependence. People do not make everything that they and their family use: that is, they do not grow all their own food, sew their own clothes, build their own house and provide...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Global Trade: Trade Impasse (Lesson Plan)
A useful lesson for classes debating the value of free trade and U.S. trade policy.
Other
Future of Freedom Fdn.: The Case for Unilateral Free Trade and Open Immigration
This article by Jacob G. Hornberger is an essay in the book, The Case for Free Trade and Open Immigration, edited by Richard M. Ebeling and Jacob G. Hornberger. In it, Hornberger gives a hypothetical view of how life in the United States...
Other
Australian Government: Foreign and Trade Policy
A description of Australia's foreign trade policy, along with many examples of trade organizations to which they belong.
Other
Brazil Ministry of External Relations
Wonderful resource developed by the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Covers topics such as foreign policy, political groups, international relations, and the structure and services of the ministry. Also gives a virtual tour and provides...
Other
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Foreign Policy
An extensive site providing information on Canada's role in the world.
Other
Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement
This article provides a discussion on the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA), which is considered to be one of the world's best trade agreements.
Other
Trade Summit Protesters Battle in Quebec City 2001
An American left-wing website reports on the protesters in Quebec City in 2001 that accompanied the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA) Summit hosted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Offers students a glimpse at the wide variety...
A&E Television
History.com: A Timeline of Us Cuba Relations
The United States and Cuba share a long, complex history -- first as allies and trade partners, and later as bitter ideological enemies. This timeline shows how closely entwined America and Cuba have been over the last two centuries.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Trade Secrets: Classroom Content: Lesson 1
Trade Secrets reveals how the public's right to know the truth about the thousands of chemicals that surround us has been compromised. This lesson plan focuses on the processes of designing and interpreting results from health-related...
Read Works
Read Works: The Ancient City of Petra: Controlling Trade Routes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage from the American Museum of Natural Anthropology's website called OLogy provides a brief history of the city of Petra and its importance to ancient trade routes. A paired passage,...
US National Archives
Our Documents: National Labor Relations Act (1935)
Explore the original document that established the National Labor Relations Board written in 1935. Also known as the Wagner Act, its intention was to give employees the right to form unions and to engage in collective bargaining.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Trade and Comparative Advantage
Through illustrated notes and a related video, students will gain an understanding of comparative advantage and why trade is beneficial. [4:10]
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The Russian Reply to the Open Door Note
Russia's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note" concerning trade in China.
Other
Trade Council of Canadians
Canada's role in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) are evaluated by this lobby/political action research group. The Council of Canadians is a...
Other
The Triangular Slave Trade Project: Teachers' Guide
Although this is promoted as a teachers' guide, this page offers a little history and a lot of project ideas related to triangular trade that could be very helpful to young scholars as well.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Wha: History of the National Trade Union Centre
From here, access recent documents, each of which address events and people related to the National Trade Union Centre (NATUC).
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Fur Trade Companies Photos
A large collection of historical photos related to the fur trade and the Metis.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Cap and Trade Is Major Feature of Energy Bill
This site provides an overview of cap and trade provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Additionally links to six climate related stories from PBS are provided.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade in China: The Sea Man's Vade Mecum, 1707 [Pdf]
The following is excerpted from a book called Vade Mecum published in France in 1707. Although the book was written to establish basic standards of behavior, punishment, protocol, and procedure on French naval ships, it served as...
Other
American Mountain Men: Mountain Men and the Fur Trade
On-line research center features numerous resources dedicated to the history of the Mountain Men in the American West. This project includes primary sources, images, maps, artwork, newspaper articles, artifacts, and links to related...