This timeline looks at the immigration policies and associated rules put in place, from the forefathers' first steps to the challenges faced in today's globalized world.

This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.

Several historical maps showing steamship routes around 1900, ancient world maps, and shipping routes and lines in 1912, including those that passed through the Panama Canal.

An encyclopedia article on feminism that discusses its history in the ancient world, the influence of the Enlightenment, the suffrage movement, contemporary feminism in the West and the globalization of feminism.

AP World History learning module with interactive lessons and assignments on 20th Century events from 1914 to present.

This extensive learning module examines the United States' response to the global uncertainty and instability that followed World War II and the ways that marginalized groups challenged discrimination, and the counter-responses to their...

It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...

NASA keeps its eyes on the Earth in this dynamic site that stays with news about climate change. Includes facts, articles, interactive features, visualizations such as the Climate Time Machine, videos, and lots more.

The rich, vibrant African American culture has spread far and wide through our world. Follow the routes taken over the millennia by examining the following maps that include short descriptions. Listen to audio from slaves describing...

Historical interpretation is subjective, and therefore views on particular movements, such as the western world's rise to power as covered in this unit, can be altered over time by historians.

Find a wealth of scientific information on the status of biodiversity in the world today, the threats it faces, and why it is critically important to preserve it.

Containers-steel boxes stuffed with goods-and the systems for transferring them between ships, trucks, and trains transformed commercial shipping. Containerization streamlined freight handling and slashed the cost of transporting cargoes...

A comprehensive description of slavery as a fact of life in ancient Greece. Discusses the different classes of slaves, the origin of slavery, and Athenian slavery in particular.

The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...

Information to support the teaching of the history of the West Balkans is provided through background information, instructional plans and teacher resources.

Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Bahamas located in the Caribbean Islands.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Brunei.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South Asian country of Bangladesh.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Southeast Asian country of Burma.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Islands.

Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) in Southern Africa.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Croatia in Eastern Europe.

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for India located in Southern Asia.

Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for Iceland located in Northern Europe.