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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Country Study: Romania and the Eastern Question

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a history of eastern Europe from the eleventh to the seventeenth century. It contains a section of Transylvania under the Hapsburgs.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, reformer of the Soviet Union. Includes information regarding Gorbachev's ascension to power with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and his role in reducing the Cold War...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Wojciech Jaruzelski

For Students 9th - 10th
President of Poland from 1989 until the election of Lech Walesa in 1990, Wojciech Jaruzelski was an instrumental figure in the political reforms of Poland, including recognition of the Solidarity movement.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: 1989 the Walls Came Tumbling Down

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains and details the events that led up to and followed the downfall of Communism in Eastern Europe. Very thorough and detailed, including information about leaders, movements, and historical information.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Vaclav Havel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a biographical history of Czech leader Vaclav Havel. Includes detailled account of Havel's role as a revolutionary playwright, and one of the founding members of the Civic Forum. Havel was...
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Czech Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Czech Republic, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bulgaria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Bulgaria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Lithuania

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site with a great amount of information on the country of Lithuania. Many links are available including history, government, and culture.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ashkenazi

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Ashkenazi Jews, descendants of Jews from Germany, Poland, Austria, and Eastern Europe.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Albania

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a broad overview of the European country of Albania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, internet resources, and recent news articles.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Estonia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Estonia in Eastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Moldova: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Moldova in Eastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ukraine: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ukraine in Eastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: North Macedonia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of North Macedonia in Eastern Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Serbia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Serbia in Eastern Europe.
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Digital History

Digital History: Collapse of Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the collapse of communism at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s ushered in by Mikhail Gorbachev and his reforms.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Poland: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Poland in Central Europe.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Slovenia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Slovenia in Central Europe.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features an expansive overview of the European country of Latvia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Through Ellis Island and Angel Island, 1870 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about Ellis Island and Angel Island. Discover America's most famous era in immigration history. The Golden Door, also known as Ellis Island, opened to...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides interesting details on the former Soviet Baltic republic of Estonia. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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BBC

Bbc News: Country Profile: Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers general information on the Balkan country of Romania. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events related internet sources, and recent news...