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Other

Vanguard: Nigerian Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
The online version of the "Vanguard," a newspaper published in Lagos, Nigeria. Covers all aspects of Nigeria including government, economic issues, etc.
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Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Election of 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
The growing partisanship between the Federalist camp, led by John Adams, and the Democratic-Republican camp, led by Thomas Jefferson, resulted in a bitterly contested presidential election in 1800.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jefferson and the Turn of the 19th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Jefferson and his most influential action as president, the Louisiana Purchase.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Lesson: The Presidential Nominating System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...
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Other

International Constitutional Law: Bangladesh Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.
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Other

International Constitutional Law: Bangladesh Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela Historical Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines highlights of the political conditions and history of Venezuela from the first colony established in 1522 to the election of 2004.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the history of communism throughout the world. Looks at the principles of Marxism and communism, Karl Marx, and major communist political victories around the world.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Thomas Jefferson Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, but he played many political roles throughout our nation's history. His political life influenced the country in many ways, from the founding documents to the shape of our...
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this overview of the Progressive Era to find out about the economic, political, and philosophical conditions of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to changes in working conditions, reforms in...
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of Progressive Era legislation with brief descriptions of the laws.
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Other

Marshfield Town History: Daniel Webster

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography on the life of Daniel Webster discusses the various accomplishments of his career in law, his tenure as Secretary of State, and his work in politics to preserve the nation.
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Other

Cain: The Northern Ireland Troubles

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed history from the University of Ulster of the troubles in Northern Ireland with extensive hyperlinking.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)
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BBC

Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information and links about Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a PDF of the text of the book, El Salvador: A Country Study. The book includes a detailed synopsis of the civil war in El Salvador, beginning on page 39.
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Digital History

Digital History: Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Election of 1932

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of Franklin D. Roosevelt's private and political life prior to being nominated as the presidential candidate of the Democratic party in the election of 1932.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Democrats Push Through Historic, Controversial Health Care Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama signed into law a historic health care bill; making the most dramatic changes to the American health care system in four decades. Follow the details of the bill, its history, and the controversy behind this historic bill,...
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BBC

Bbc News: Labour's Centenary

For Students 9th - 10th
From 2000, this site examines the work of Great Britain's Labour party in the 20th century, including interviews with many government leaders who look back at the party's history and forward to the party's future.
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Emory University

Emory University: Invisible Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing how George Wallace will be remembered in history because of his changing views from a "pro-segregation" racist to a backer of civil rights.