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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: History of Sochi
Learn about the history of this Russian city from its earliest origins through the Middle Ages and into the present day.
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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: Oxfam
Wikipedia article providing information about Oxfam International. Find history, information about Oxfam affiliates, activities, fundraising efforts, links, and pictures in this article.
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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: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Wikipedia provides an overview of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Included are a historical background, a discussion of the charter's features, and links to further articles on each part of the document.
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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: Montevideo
Lengthy article from Wikipedia describing the capital city of Uruguay. Discusses its population, geography, history, economy, attractions, and more. There are many images and maps.
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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: Maggie L. Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was an entrepreneur and the first female bank president in the United States. Find out about the personal life and many impressive career firsts of this African American teacher and businesswoman.
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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: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Learn about the history of this of importat day and its origin in 1960's South Africa.
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Wikipedia: Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis)
Learn about the life and religious work of Jorge Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in March 2013.