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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Trafficking in Persons 2006 Report

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete report in which the practice of human trafficking is reviewed both here in this country and around the world. The report acknowledges that progress is being made in ending human slavery but that is still continues.
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Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Diplomacy in Action: Patterns of Global Terrorism

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a summary of the number of terrorist attacks that occurred and where they are happening, along with charts and tables.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Dual Nationality

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State provides a brief summary of the concept of dual nationality as defined by the United States government.
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U.s.dept of State: Special Court for Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
A background look at the violent war crimes and legal violations committed in Sierra Leone which led to the creation of the United Nations War Crimes Court in January 2002. The Special Court started to deliver verdicts for the crimes in...
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U.s. Diplomacy Center: Discover Diplomacy: Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Select U.S. Embassies situated around the world and understand the roles these embassies hold to further diplomacy. Find where the U.S. engages in diplomacy.
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US Department of State

United States Embassy Stockholm: u.s. Mission to Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the website of the United States Embassy in Sweden, this page focuses on current areas of common interest between the U.S. & Sweden.
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US Department of State

America.gov: Megalopolis

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent definition of a megalopolis. Begins with the creation of Megalopolis and delves into the dominant theme which is "Urban-ness." The "Changing Patterns in Megalopolis," are also discussed.
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U.s. Department of State: Office of the Historian: Kennan and Containment: 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
Documentary record of the U.S. policy of containment as articulated by the official historian of the U.S. Department of State.
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U.s. Department of State: Stimson Doctrine

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the U.S. Department of State provides a copy of the Stimson Doctrine. The information is only one paragraph in length, but factual and worth checking out on the subject.
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Office of the Historian: The Model Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States needed to ensure that France and Spain would help them in their struggle against Great Britain. The Model Treaty was a starting point for negotiations and served as a model for future alliances.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Youth Passport Activity Book [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 6th
Students will virtually travel the world and complete a passport. Activities include researching flags of countries, stamps, coloring, and completing a puzzle. At the end of the lesson, students will have their very own simulated passport!