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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Becoming American: The British Atlantic Colonies, 1690 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary resource material on the economies of the New England colonies between 1690 and 1763.
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Digital History

Digital History: Roots of American Economic Growth: Transformation of the Rural

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the changes in the American economy between 1820 and 1860 that resulted in a market economy encouraged by technological advances in manufacturing.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Government in the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shows the different roles that the government plays in relation to the economy. It talks about the federal budget, the different responsibilities the government has, federal efforts to control monopolies, government...
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Other

Usa: The u.s. Economy: A Brief History: Chapter 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 3 traces the history of the American economy from that of the indigneous population to the end of the 20th Century.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Economy of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
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Other

El Sur Del Sur: Actividades Economicas

For Students 9th - 10th
Available in Spanish and English. This site provides in-depth information on Argentina. This page deals directly with its economy and natural resources.
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Other

Eh.net Encyclopedia: The u.s.economy in the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the economic growth in the U.S. in the 1920s. Provides statistical information on national product, income and prices, population and labor, agriculture, productivity, coal and petroleum, energy and...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Roosevelt Battles Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys President Hoover's defeat to Franklin Roosevelt in the 1932 election and Roosevelt's initial response to the deepening crisis in the U.S. economy.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: The Coolidge Era & Consumer Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929 assembles a wide array of Library of Congress source materials from the 1920s that document the widespread prosperity of the Coolidge years, the nation's...
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University of Texas at Austin

U of Tx: Latin American Network Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource for finding material on Latin American countries. Links to detailed subject information on economy, government, culture, language, and much more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan's Economy and Opium Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive article looks at Afghanistan's economy and the impact of opium to the country. (3 October 2006)
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Becoming American: The British American Colonies, 1690 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore these primary source documents detailing the growth, peoples, economies, and ideas relating to the British American Colonies in the 18th century. Features notes and discussion questions.
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Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Signing the Housing Act of 1949

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman issued a statement upon his signing of the Housing Act of 1949 supporting the act and explaining its importance to the peacetime economy.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Virginia: The London Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the development and practices of the London Company, including discussion on the economy and resources in 17th Century colonial America.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: William Mc Kinley's First Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Read William McKinley's first inaugural address, which focused primarily on the economy, the nation's debt, and tariffs. In addition, he expresses the need for further civil service reforms.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Reconstruction State by State

For Students 9th - 10th
Select any US state to learn about how the Civil War affected the agriculture and economy of that state.
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University of Texas at Austin

Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Peep for All Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
Support your Economics or History curriculum with this video that introduces students to Just Born, a candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is adapting its seasonal business model to changing times. Then, use the accompanying lesson...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 4: Inventions and the Great Plains

For Teachers 4th
Read and study the sources about inventions from the late 1800s. As you read the three sources, think about the effects that the inventions had on the American economy.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Crash of 1929

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the online home of a PBS documentary film that traces the prosperity of the 1920s which ended with the stock market crash of 1929.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Government's Role in the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
While consumers and producers obviously make most decisions that mold the economy, government activities have at least four powerful effects on the U.S. economy.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Output of Goods and Services

For Students 9th - 10th
Almost two-thirds of the nation's total economic output consists of goods and services bought by individuals for personal use. The remaining one-third is bought by government and business. Because of this ratio, the nation is sometimes...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: American Samoa

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of American Samoa. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...

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