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American University: Fourth of July Celebrations Database
This database was begun in 1995 by James Heintze, Librarian at American University in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to bring together in one source selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our...
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American University: Sea Cucumber Loss in the Galapagos
Describes the human interest in sea cucumbers, and the ecological influence of sea cucumbers on the Galapagos Islands.
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American University: Trade & Environment Database: The Iceman
A case study from the Trade Environment Database examines evidence that suggests that the Iceman found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991 was a trader. It also examines the conflicting claims of Austria and Italy for the body.
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American University: Case Study: Civil War in the Sudan: Resources or Religion?
An academic case study on the civil war in the Sudan that provides an especially comprehensive history of the conflict, with insightful analysis of the forces that then shaped the actions of the opposing sides. (Published 1997)
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American University: Arab Spice Trade and Spread of Islam: Spice Case
A paper which deals with the premise that the spice trade led to the spread of Islam. Also discusses why spices were an important trade commodity.
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American University: Ted Case Studies: Sea Urchin Fishery and Overfishing
Describes the sea urchin trade between the US and Japan and some of the overfishing problems that have arisen.
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American University: Austria Timber Import Ban
Cites an Austrian law that tried to limit tropical rainforest product imports through taxation and eco-labeling in order to slow the effects of deforestation due to export trade. The effort was met with so much economic opposition that...
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American University: Ted Case Studies: Hudson Bay Company Fur Trading in 1800s
This site gives an overview of the fur trade with Northwest Coast native peoples in the 1800s, and the impact the fur trade and contact with outsiders had on the natives' way of life.
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Deforestation in Madagascar
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
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American University: Los Braceros (1942 1964): Mexican Labor Importation
This site offers an explanation of the World War II Braceros program, which imported migrant farm workers into the United States from Mexico.
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American U: The Chaco War (1932 1935)
A case study of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia 1932-1935. Complete study of the war. Includes background information, description of the parties involved, and summary of results. Also, includes war's impact on the environment
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American University: The Declaration of Independence: First Public Reading
We have the picture in our minds of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; but what happened after that? How did the signers get the word out to the new America? Here is a list of papers and journals that printed the document...
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American University: The Biafran War
This site provides a clear explanation of the Biafran Civil War. Includes a map of Nigeria.