Federal Reserve Bank
Constitutionality of a Central Bank
Considering the expressed and implied powers of Congress, was it constitutional for the United States to establish the Second National Bank in the early nineteenth century? What is the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve...
100 People Foundation
Feudal Pyramid of Power
Give your young historians a visual representation of the complicated system of feudalism in medieval Europe. This graphic organizer can be used as a learning display in your classroom or printed for each student individually as a...
Ungei
Girls’ Success: Mentoring Guide For Life Skills
Provide girls with the developmental skills they need with a booklet designed by the non-profit AED Center for Gender Equity. Each section of the mentoring guide includes discussion questions and activities as well as...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
The Nutcracker Teacher Resource Guide
Clara becomes Marie, The Mouse King becomes a rat, and the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh becomes the setting for a modern interpretation of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Intended as a resource guide for a 2012 performance, the...
Atlanta History Center
What if YOU Lived During Jim Crow?
Young historians envision what life was like for African Americans living in the Jim Crow South through hands-on, experiential activities.
ProCon
Right to Health Care
Is health care a right or a privilege? Scholars review pro and con arguments to decide if all Americans should have the right to health care. They also watch informative videos and review information on the United States and...
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Other
Sukromne Gymnazium: The Study of Economics [Pdf]
An introduction to basic concepts in beginning economics.
US Department of State
Info Usa: Foreign Trade and Global Economic Policies
U.S. foreign trade and global economic policies have changed direction dramatically during the more than two centuries that the United States has been a country. In the early days of the nation's history, government and business mostly...
Other
40 Years of the Us Interstate Highway System
Review of the last forty years of interstate highway development. Includes data in table and graph form detailing such areas as fatalities, cost, and economic impact.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A Mixed Economy the Us System
The economic system of the United States is principally one of private ownership. This system, often referred to as a "free enterprise system," can be contrasted with a socialist economic system, which depends heavily on government...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Colonial System
Although some believe that the history of the American Revolution began long before the first shots were fired in 1775, England and America did not begin an overt parting of the ways until 1763, more than a century and a half after the...
University of Minnesota
Understanding and Changing the Social World: 13.2 Types of Economic Systems
This text, by Steven Barkan,PhD, breaks down capitalism and socialism and compares them.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Library of Economics and Liberty: Mercantilism
Studies how and why so many countries participated in Mercantilism and the theory behind Mercantilism.
Other
1816 1860: The Second American Party System and the Tariff
At this resource, scroll to 1824 to find Henry Clay's support of an American System that would encourage economic development for all parts of the nation. The entire resource deals with tax matters from 1816.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Economy of Panama
A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.
Other
German Embassy: The Economic System
This website provides information about the changes and challenges of the economy for a unified Germany. Site contains statistics, trade information, various companies, salaries, and unions.
Indiana University
Indiana University Northwest: Weighted Voting
Explains how a weighted voting system works and provides examples for Canada, the European Economic Community, Nassau County in New York, the United Nations Security Council, and more. The Banzhaf index of power and the Shapley-Shubik...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: Economy
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Socialism
This encyclopedia article examines the different strains of socialism, a political and economic organization of society based on collective ownership.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peripatetics of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Yemen
Most of these groups are now sedentary or semi-sedentary, and only a few are still nomadic. There is no overall system of political organization within any of these communities, but cohesion within each community is strong. In Egypt,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Latvia: Economy
Find out about the economic success Latvia has become since its independence in 1990. A chart gives a quick look at facts about the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: Economy
A look at the current state of the economy of Libya. Although rich in oil reserves, there are still many problems with government control of the economic structure. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Djibouti: Economy
An interesting look at the economy of Djibouti, a tiny country that takes full economic advantage of its strategic location on the Horn of Africa.
Auburn University
Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Monetary Policy Defined
This site provides a very thorough definition of the economic concept of monetary policy. The explanation is by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University