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Wikipedia: Molotov Ribbentrop Pact
An information-packed encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact presents a good summary of the events that led up to the signing of the pact. There is also a link to the text of the pact.
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Wikipedia: Rail Transport
Information on railroads is found on this site from Wikipedia encyclopedia. Discusses the history of railways, different parts of the railway, types of trains, and the economic aspects of rail ownership and operation.
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Wikipedia: New York City Draft Riots
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the New York City Draft Riots of 1863 that opposed Lincoln's Enrollment Act of Conscription.
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Wikipedia: Code Talker
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia explores the role of Native American code talkers during World War II. Content focuses on how the code was developed, as well as why the code remained unbroken throughout the duration of the war.
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Wikipedia: Mohawk People
Wikipedia offers geographical and historical information on the Mohawk Nation, a tribe of Native American people.
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Wikipedia: Manchu People
Wikipedia provides information on China's Manchu ethnic group, including its culture and history.
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Wikipedia: Lee De Forest
This Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Lee de Forest discusses his life and his invention of the triode (or audion), which laid the foundation for radio.
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Wikipedia: Alexander Kerensky
This Wikipedia site tells of Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (1881-1970 CE), the Prime Minister of Russia after the downfall of the last tsar. Includes biography and the historical context.
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Wikipedia: Indus Valley Civilisation
At this Wikipedia site you can read about chronology, geography and history of the Harappan civilisation in the Indus River Basin.
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Wikipedia: Puyi
Wikipedia provides detailed biographical information on Puyi (1906-1967 CE), the last emperor of China.
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Wikipedia: Government
This Wikipedia encyclopedia site examines a wide range of different forms of governments that have been suggested and/or used in practice. Topics include anarchism, autocracies, meritocracies, monarchies, democracies, republics,...
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Wikipedia: Roman Aqueduct
Wikipedia offers detailed information on Roman aqueducts, artificial channels carrying water from one location to another. Includes images.
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Wikipedia: Ancestral Puebloans
Wikipedia offers detailed information into the history and culture of the Ancient Pueblo People, also known as the Anasazi.
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Wikipedia: Trans Alaska Pipeline System
Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides this article on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. It discusses its origin, the opposition it faced, legal issues, its construction and the impact it has had.
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Wikipedia: Simple English Edition
A subsite of the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia, in a simple English format for students of all ages with limited English reading abilities. Simple English uses easy words and short sentences. The Simple English version of...
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Wikipedia: Simple English Edition
A subsite of the popular Internet user-based encyclopedia, in a simple English format for students of all ages with limited English reading abilities. Simple English uses easy words and short sentences. The Simple English version of...
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Wikipedia: Protist
Wikipedia provides information on the biological kingdom protista, including a list of different divisions of the kingdom.
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Wikipedia: Rome
Wikipedia's encyclopedia entry for Rome, the capital city of Italy, which became the capital during the days of the Roman Republic. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle
Wikipedia explores the history of the Bermuda Triangle and supposed associations with paranormal activities. Content includes a look at the first mention of the Bermuda Triangle, its growth in popularity, skeptical responses, and famous...
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Wikipedia: Lever
Wikipedia offers excellent information on levers, including a hyperlinked table of contents, images, and examples.
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Wikipedia: Crop Rotation
Wikipedia provides a definition of crop rotation, including a brief history and examples.
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Wikipedia: David Robinson
Wikipedia offers a brief biography of retired NBA great David Robinson, dealing mostly with the history of his career. Includes many in-text links to related topics.
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Wikipedia: Oscar De La Hoya
Wikipedia details the life and career of Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy," who won a 1992 Olympic Gold Medal in boxing to keep a promise to his dying mom.
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Central Michigan University: Website Research: Wikipedia References
This resource discusses the pros and cons of using Wikipedia as a research resource, and things to be cautious about. One thing the articles can often help with though is to give you a list of references as a good starting point to begin...