This lesson focuses on the Roaring Twenties, an era of great economic growth, widespread prosperity, and new technologies. This is era featured in The Great Gatsby; it began at the end of WWI and ended with the Stock Market crash in...

Read about the reforms and legislation undertaken through Lyndon B. Johnson's concept of the Great Society. These included economic and educational reforms, consumer protection, changes to immigration laws, and the Voting Rights Act of...

Examines how William Howard Taft replaced Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' policy with his own concept of 'dollar diplomacy' where he leveraged America's economic power against its imperialistic interests around the world.

Comprehensive teaching unit on egalitarian America: Americans that demanded political, social, and economic equality in all walks of life. Learn how the civil rights movement and an expanding mass media helped to reshape a changing...

A biography of Milton Friedman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics. His work influenced the financial policies of governments throughout the world. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.

See the challenges Chile faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Chile's economic development. There are also specific examples of how the bank has made a positive impact in the...

See the challenges Ecuador faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Ecuador's economic development and biodiversity. There are also specific examples of how the World Bank has...

Jack de Lorme was a photographer for the Calgary Sun in the 1950s. His photographs form the basis for this exhibit which explores the city of Calgary at that time. It is designed for Grades 3 to 6. This was a critical time in Calgary's...

Multi-media resources including video, handouts, and readings for students learning about the effects of the 2008 financial crisis in Greece and the European Economic Eurozone.

CNN special report that provides an abundance of material on social security issues. Topics include social security reform, retirement planning, a retirement calculator tool, President Bush's economic agenda, and more. Very informative...

This is the "Action Plan" for The Program for Economic Structure Reform, adopted by the cabinet. It goes into detail of how they will go about improving the economy of Japan with the year 2001 as their goal.

Die Zeit is a daily national and international newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes top national and international news, politics, sports, economics, culture, and much more.

The Rheinische Post is a daily newspaper serving the country of Germany. Content includes local, regional, national, European, and international news, as well as political and economic coverage, sports, weather, culture, entertainment,...

The interactive map from the USGS, along with the Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) and the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, provides satellite images of Texas' rock units, members, faults, and map sheets. Explore Texas...

How would you deal with the national budget if you were the President of the United States? What if there was a national emergency? This site includes a budget simulation on the computer that allows learners to make real budget...

Ettela'at is a national/international daily newspaper. Content includes top news stories, political and economic coverage, sports, the arts, and entertainment. Written in Persian, there is an English version available by clicking on the...

A good overview of the many social and economic changes that occurred in the United States in the early 20th century. There are hyperlinks to information about the many social reforms, the sad state of race relations at the time, and the...

By the end of this section, you will be able to identify the demanders and suppliers in a financial market, explain how interest rates can affect supply and demand, analyze the economic effects of U.S. debt in terms of domestic financial...

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Evaluate how neoclassical economists and Keynesian economists react to recessions and Analyze the interrelationship between the neoclassical and Keynesian economic models.

On this comprehensive site, the important values and benefits of wilderness are examined. The topics covered include: ecological benefits; economic benefits; education; geological value; history and culture; recreation; scenic and...

An extremely intricate and well organized WebQuest that involves economics and visual arts. Students complete an online exploration of monetary systems and then create one of their own for their school.

An extensive collection of resources for learning about the colony of Jamestown. Includes essays, lesson plans, biographies, the economics of tobacco, information about laws, leadership, and a culminating project where students design a...

Students will examine The Declaration of Sentiments from the perspective of its call for women's economic equality.

This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...