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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History:the Cold War Continues

For Students 5th - 8th
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Arab nation of Oman, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Cyprus. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, news, tourism, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Lebanon, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile for Kuwait including a background overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the United Arab Emirates, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news,...
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Other

Le Monde Diplomatique: Electing Dictators

For Students 9th - 10th
This site dicusses information about how the people of Africa end up electing dictators and discusses the problems with corrupt and disorganized election processes as well as past issuesconcerning democracy in African countries.
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Other

Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Troops Renew Attacks on Pro Democracy Demonstrators

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondents Ian Black and Nour Ali discuss the protests occurring in Syria and the Syrian government's reaction to them. (August 9, 2011)
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Other

Al Rayah

For Students 9th - 10th
Al-Rayah is a daily Qatar newspaper covering the latest news, issues and events in the country. Written in Arabic.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a picture of James Earl Carter the 39th President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org leads us through his early life to the present. President Carter still serves as a key humanitarian in the world today.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letter to Ali Ibn Husain, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of letters written by T.E. Lawrence to Ali ibn Hussain trying to undermine the authority and power of the Ottomans to pave the way for British colonialism.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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Other

Civil War Looms in Zimbabwe

For Students 9th - 10th
Talks about the growing danger of a civil war in Zimbabwe due to the pressure that the West is exerting on the country to re-distribute white owned land. 8/2000
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Fertile Crescent

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Fertile Crescent" by Joshua J. Mark, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Curated OER

Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Azerbaijan

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily news from Azerbaijan reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Azerbaijan.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Oman: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Oman in Southwest Asia.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Balfour Declaration 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Fardham University gives the text of the Balfour Declaration, which later was adopted and included in a UN Resolution.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kuwait, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

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