This article outlines the Treaty of Bucharest, which ended the Second Balkan War in August 1913.

This map, which is provided for by the University of Calgary, displays the extent of the territories governed by the Roman Republic in 86 BC.

The OGA offers information about its organization, members, meetings, and conferences, as well as available grants and lesson plans and learning activities for the classroom.

A peace agreement between the Mexican government and the Yucatan rebels was bad news for the Texas navy. How did Commodore Moore react? Read this article to find out, and check out useful primary texts: "Midshipman Alfred Walke describes...

Commodore Moore was given a hero's welcome after returning to Galveston. But this didn't last long, as he was dishonorably discharged from the Texas Navy and charged with "disobedience and piracy" and "murder for the execution of the San...

The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.

Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...

The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

BDO Seidman, LLP is considered a middle tier accounting firm. Learn about this company and their plan for the future. They focus on tax, assurance, financial advisory services, and WaveBend solutions.

A variety of articles on alfalfa management, variety selection, establishment and growth, fertilization, and pest control are offered here by the University of Wisconsin Extension.

Discusses the Berlin airlift, NATO, and the National Security Act.

This resource discusses how Thomas Jefferson sought to bind Native Americans to the United States through treaties for security reasons and how he tried to get the Indians to adapt to a way of life like the white settlers' way of life.

English language learners (ELLs) represent more than 10% of the national pre-K through 12th grade enrollment, and more than 70% of these ELLs fail to develop strong literacy skills. To increase this group's educational, college, and job...

The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL) is an organization run by Ralph Nader that researches and encourages institutions to become more aware of citizen-consumer needs. There are links to their projects, resources, and related...

This article describes the special treatment agriculture as received in order to retain an illegal and poorly compensated Mexican work force. Potential solutions are discussed.

Western farmers organized in an attempt to have their issues heard politically. Read about the various farmers' organizations which developed into the idea of populism and the formation of the Populist Party.

In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.

Explains the history of the Populist movement, its growth into a political party, and its later dissolution. Includes questions for students at end.

Discusses the background to establishing the League of Nations, its role in facilitating peace negotiations, and why it ultimately failed to prevent World War II. Explains why the United States never joined it and how the United Nations...

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...

This Encyclopedia Britannica site provides a brief explanation of the Crimean War.

Although he surely could have remained in office longer, George Washington served only two terms in office. Read about his Farewell Address, one of the important speeches in American history. He gave advice concerning both national and...

Read about the agreement between the Germans and Soviets that contained a secret section that provided for the partition of Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between the two countries. Includes photographs, a map, and archival...

A description of the establishment of the Grange, or Patrons of Husbandry, in the mid-1800s and how the movement helped farmers.