Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: Laws of Disarmament and Nonproliferation
A lesson plan for learning about nuclear weapons and nonproliferation agreements. Takes students through the process of comparing and contrasting various treaties and of evaluating their relative successes and failures. Includes a...
Geographic
Hungary: Government
Provides general information on the governmental structure of the Republic of Hungary.
The World Bank
World Bank: Bangladesh Data, Projects and Research
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
BBC
Bbc: South Korea's Reconciliation Gamble
A May 2007 examination of the South Korea's on going efforts to develop better relations with North Korea with generous aid packages and international criticism of these efforts. (17 May 2007)
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Montenegro
This profile provides a comprehensive overview of Montenegro's history, culture, economy, society, geography, government, and military.
CNN
Cnn: Freed u.s. Journalists Suspect They Were 'Lured Into a Trap'
A month after their release from North Korea, two U.S. journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, shared their story of being captured, and their suspicions that they were 'lured into a trap.' (09/02/09)
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The u.s. Role in the World (1970'S Into the 21st Century)
Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: United States and Asia
This site explains how, as the race for empire gained momentum, the U.S. sought trade relations with China by the late 1800s. Late to the game, the Open Door Policy secured equal trading opportunities for all countries involved. The...
Tour Costa Rica
The Nicaragua Revolution
This article describes the Nicaraguan Revolution, with a focus on its relations with Costa Rica.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Detente
As the Vietnam War ended, President Richard Nixon's priority became pursuing better relations with the world's two largest communist superpowers, China and the Soviet Union.
PBS
Pbs: The Fall of the Dollar (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity that helps student understand how exchange rates are determined and how the value of a nation's currency is connected to its international trade. Young scholars use an article from a time when the U.S. dollar was...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Good Neighbor Policy
Features 13 detailed facts, effects, and significance of the Good Neighbor Policy that promised to improve US ties and relations with Latin America.
Other
Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations
The official site of Bangladesh's representation to the United Nations. There are links that profile the country of Bangladesh, as well as Bangladesh's participation in the UN. Specifically there are statements made during most recent...
Yale University
The Opening of Japan to the West
Site offers wonderful illustrations of Perry's expedition to Japan with brief descriptions.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources on the Net: Brazil
Provides a list of political sites available on the web with links to media, governments, political parties, and organizations for the country of Brazil. Very few links are in English.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Immigration
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the analysis of documentary photos, discusses immigration to the USA in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Other
Nisk: Fdr Cartoons
Site provides cartoons of Franklin Roosevelt's administration. Great primary sources to integrate in the classroom, although image reproductions are not of the best quality.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On the Alliance for Progress, 1961
This site from Fordham University contains the address made by JFK concerning the Alliance for Progress at a White House reception for Latin American diplomats and members of Congress.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke: American Interests in the Cuban Revolution
Written by Grover Cleveland, this paper presents the U.S. position for involvement in the affairs of Cuba.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 3: The Growing Republic
This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: George W. Bush
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
American Bar Association
From Marshall to Marshall: Supreme Court's Changing Stance on Tribal Sovereignty
This essay describes the legal questions which faced both courts on whether American Indians owned their land, deserved tribal sovereignty, or constituted a foreign nation. The author describes how the Supreme Court affected Indian...