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Library of Congress

Loc: Nepal and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress page recounting the history of Nepal's relations with the U.S., through 1991. Offers good overview of U.S. financial aid to Nepal, and Nepal's strategic importance to the United States.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Alliance for Progress, 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University contains the address made by JFK concerning the Alliance for Progress at a White House reception for Latin American diplomats and members of Congress.
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Curated OER

Library of Congress: Veterans History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection, sponsored by the Library of Congress, of stories and experiences of veterans "while they are still among us." Students can also interview a veteran using the Project Kit supplied. Be sure to click on "The Art of War," a...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article covers the Legislative Branch of Government, the branch that makes the laws, and its connection to the US Constitution.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Agrarian Distress and Rise of Populism

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is provided for by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. It discusses how the late 1800s was a time of economic and agrarian distress for many farmers in the US. Facing tremendous as a result of their...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Cambodia: Topography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a great description of the topography of Cambodia which takes you from the heights of the mountains to the Gulf of Thailand. From the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Colorado State and Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides information on the state government of Colorado, including its state legislature, judiciary, executive branch, constitution, legal guides, and general sources.
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Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nepal: The Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site offers information on the country of Nepal, including population, social system and values, religion, education, and health.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mongolia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Mongolia 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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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Moldova

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers an extensive site with all kinds of information on Moldova. Included is a country profile, historical background, culture, and many more subjects.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Library of Congress contains in-depth information about the country of Chile.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Germany: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Library of Congress presents a detailed page on the history of the economy of Germany. Also includes a link to more information on the country.
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Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Laos: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the geography of the landlocked country of Laos from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the mountains, rivers, and plateaus.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A President Impeached

For Students 5th - 8th
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Abolitionist Sentiment Grows

For Students 5th - 7th
Abolitionists had been active since the end of the Revolutionary War, but in the 1830s they became more radical in their demands to end slavery. See what their solutions were, and read about how abolitionist views were thwarted in the...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Missouri Compromise

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the issues debated about the admission of new states, particularly those that would be made from the Louisiana Purchase. Read about why the issue of allowing slavery in the new states was such a hard decision for Congress....
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The War Experience: Soldiers, Officers, and Civiliams

For Students 5th - 8th
It's a miracle American won the American Revolution. Read about the difficulty in raising and maintaining a professional fighting force. Also find out about the antagonism between the soldiers and civilians. Congress seemed unwilling to...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Radical Reconstruction

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the frustration the Radical Republicans in Congress had with the Reconstruction plans of Andrew Johnson. Find out what legislation they were able to pass over Johnson's veto, and how they attempted to protect emancipated...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Thomas Jefferson Videos: Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A video featuring the Declaration of Independence. Tom Brokaw addresses why the Continental Congress found the need for the revolutionary document. [4:00]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Congressional Behavior: Foundational

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over Congressional behavior. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A 40 Year Plan for Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this intimate talk filmed at TED's offices, energy innovator Amory Lovins shows how to get the US off oil and coal by 2050, $5 trillion cheaper, with no Act of Congress, led by business for profit. The key is integrating all four...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Locating With the Lcc

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The parts of the LCC call numbers are taught in this lesson plan using colored index cards to represent the four parts. Students will be able to recognize what each part of the call number stands for.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Making Rules

For Students 5th - 8th
Follow the incremental process that the colonial leaders took over a ten-year period of time making new rules that would finally result in independence from Great Britain. See how many of them really didn't plan on independence, but that...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Sit in Movement

For Students 4th - 8th
Just like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the first sit-in at a Woolworth's lunch counter was the beginning of a nonviolent movement to challenge "white only" laws. Read about how the sit-in movement spread across the South. See how...

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