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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses two international issues President Bush encountered during his time in office. They were the "War on drugs," and what to do with countries and/or leaders that played a role and the hotly-debated North American Free...
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BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: The United States and Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
This self-guided unit addresses the economic interdependence of communities and countries across the globe and the economic development that is taking place. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, and learning...
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US Senate

United States Senate Committee on Finance

For Students 9th - 10th
This website outlines the purpose of the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Check out the hot legislation going through the committee. Don't miss out on any of the press releases too.
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Nafta: Are Jobs Being Sucked Out of the United States?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Morocco: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the stable economy of Morocco. Find out how the government is trying to diversify the economy and move away from such dependence on agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Ireland Information

Labour (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland's economic development since 1922.
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Other

Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Go Bananas: Fairtrade

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is the third in a series from Oxfam, and broadens the issues out from bananas to other food crops that are subject to Fair Trade agreements. It encourages the pupils to debate the issues...
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Other

Dieoff.com: Immigration, Jobs, & Wages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Dieoff.com provides an essay about the issue of immigration. The author challenges position that immigration is good for America.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of the American Century

For Students 5th - 8th
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.