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Global Nonviolent Action Database: The Albany Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn comprehensive details about the Albany Movement which was characterized by major campaigns of civil resistance and its goal which was the enfranchisement of the black voter and full integration of all public facilities. Although...
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Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on beautiful pictures of places in Georgia. You can see churches, as well as pictures of several cities in the country.
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One World's Journey: Georgia's Environment and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.
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American Civil War Homepage: Declaration of Causes of Seceding States

For Students 9th - 10th
Included is "Declaration of Immediate Causes which Induce and Justify the Secession - from the Federal Union" of each state in the Lower South.
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Official City Sites: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the cities in Georgia: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Views will see maps, find data on each city, and get a simple overview of each city's offerings.
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Georgia Charter of 1732

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides "a copy of the original [Georgia] charter in the British Public Record Office."
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Georgia Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview for Georgia includes information on the poet laureate for the state, David Bottoms. Other sections include featured poets (Conrad Aiken and James Dickey) and poems specifically about Georgia.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Georgia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A hopeful look at the economy of Georgia current to the present. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Georgia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article you can read about the people of Georgia, a place having more than 2500 years of recorded history. Find a chart at the end of the article that gives you quick facts about the country. Information for the CIA World Fact Book.
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Georgia Constitution Web Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find the text used in the state of Georgia Constitution.
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Georgia Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows the user to select various maps of Georgia. Such maps include Physical, Demographic, Political, Historical, and others.
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BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Russian Georgian Ties

For Students 9th - 10th
A question and answer format from October of 2006 that explores the history and background of tension between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Georgia. Provides links to related stories.
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Bbc: High Stakes in Georgia Standoff

For Students 9th - 10th
An October 3, 2006 look at the worsening relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation over the arrest of four Russian military officers on spying charges.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of Georgia in Southwest Asia including background facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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BBC

Bbc News: The Territory of Abkhazia

For Students 9th - 10th
A country profile for the area known as Abkhazia. The area has been trying to break away from Georgia since 1992. The article gives a brief history of the conflict and information on the current leadership of Abkhazia.
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BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
A country profile on Georgia, a republic located in the Caucasus region. The article gives information on Georgia's recent history, the government and leadership, and the news media. It is dated July 14, 2004.
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NSTATE

Net state.com: Introduction to Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This NetState.com article describes the events that led up to Oglethorpe's settlement in Georgia which include the obtaining of a charter from George II.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Georgia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who was Georgia named in honor? Who founded the Girl Scouts in the United States? Find the answers to these questions as well as the lore and history of the state of Georgia.
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

History of Colonial Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Volume 1 of "Our Country", a book published in the late 1800s which discusses the settlement and growth of Georgia in the 18th century.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
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Warm Springs Ga

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the historic Warm Springs town just south of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Warm Springs is known for, what else, its warm springs, and the charming town offers a wealth of history. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was a...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Knights of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference source for information on the history of the labor organization, the Knights of Labor, nationally and in Georgia, in particular, in the late 1800s and the role it played in organizing southern laborers. Hyperlinks to additional...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Georgia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.