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Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ii, German Emperor
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, explores the life of Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany, the German Kaiser during World War I.
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Wikipedia: Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Learn about the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. It guarantees that a person cannot be denied the right to vote based on their gender. Includes discussion of Susan B. Anthony's and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's contributions...
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Wikipedia: Lucille Mulhall
Learn about the life of Oklahoma-born cowgirl Lucille Mulhall, the first famous cowgirl in the United States.
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Wikipedia: Zhongnanhai, Beijing, China
Learn about this imperial garden in Beijing, a region surrounded by lakes that are often referred to as the Southern, Central and Northern Seas.
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Wikipedia: Economy of Russia
Provides a very thorough explanation of the Russian economy and its history from the 1990s. Discusses the currency, inflation rate, poverty level, exports, imports, public finances, historical background and economic reform in Russia.
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Wikipedia: The Guess Who
A detailed history of one of the most successful and well-known Canadian music bands of all-time, The Guess Who. The article discusses the history and the cultural influences of the band in great depth. Links to other related articles...
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Wikipedia: List of Japanese Writers
This is a sizeable list of Japanese writers and poets, organized alphabetically. It includes many 20th century and contemporary people, as well as a scattering of writers from earlier periods. Some authors have extensive articles; others...
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Wikipedia: Pierre Trudeau
Offers a detailed biography of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and what he accomplished throughout his life.
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Wikipedia: Joe Clark
An article on the life and political career of Joe Clark. Explains why he was a successful politician and what he accomplished as Prime Minister.
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Wikipedia: Operation Overlord
To understand the invasion of Normandy, students must have at least a basic understanding of the factors, countries, and risks involved, as well as an understanding of the events leading up to it. This narrative is nicely condensed...
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Wikipedia: Quebec Sovereignty Movement
A full history of the sovereignty movement in Quebec from the early years of the PQ, to the development of the idea of sovereignty-association, to the two Quebec referendums on sovereignty, and the Clarity Act. Relevant external links...
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Wikipedia: Communist Party of Canada
A comprehensive look at the Communist Party of Canada. Election result statistics show the number of candidates and percentage of popular votes for the party.
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Wikipedia: Commonwealth of Nations
The history, purpose, and structure of the Commonwealth of Nations are presented. Main areas covered by this site include the origin and membership of the Commonwealth of Nations. External links for further research are also provided.
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Wikipedia: Nunavut
A third Canadian northern territory was created in 1999 when the Northwest Territories was divided, thus forming Nunavut. This article covers its history, symbols, demography, geography, and much more.
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Wikipedia: Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway is the largest and longest railway in Canada. An in-depth profile of the company and its history are included on this website, as well as the CNR today. Also looks at the different kinds of trains, cars, and...
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Wikipedia: Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline carrier. Founded in 1937, its history and expansion are traced on this site.
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Wikipedia: Moctezuma Ii
Under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire was strong and expanded its borders. However, when the Spanish arrived, their superior power and weapons enabled them to conquer the Aztecs. Read about Moctezuma's life, his interactions with the Spanish...
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Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
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Wikipedia: Credit Card
This encyclopedia article describes how the credit card system works. It discusses the history, how credit cards are used, features, types, the numbering system, pros and cons, and more.
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Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky
A detailed biography of the life of Leon Trotsky. Discusses his life before the Russian Revolution, his political accomplishments afterwards, his opposition to Stalinism, his exile and his assassination.
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Wikipedia: John Dewey
An in-depth biography of the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey (1859-1952).
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Wikipedia: Joseph Stalin
An in-depth biography of former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Content includes information on his childhood and early years, his rise to power after Lenin's death, his policy of collectivisation, his consolidation of absolute power by the...
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Wikipedia: Portugal
This encyclopedia entry provides extensive information on the Western European country, Portugal.
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Wikipedia: Nikola Tesla
An in-depth biography of inventor Nikola Tesla. Discusses his many inventions, his troubles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and information on his multitude of patents.