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New York University

San Reiss: An Eyewitness to Labor History 1948 1975

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered the "Labor photographer," this online exhibit of Sam Reiss' work is a pictorial history of American labor from 1948-1975.
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The Economist

The Economist: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Ecuador. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
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Digital History

Digital History: Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at not only Samuel Gompers and the formation of the American Federation of Labor, but also of the course of unionism in general, its successes and failures, its goals, and membership in the late 19th century.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The Samuel Gompers Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from the University of Maryland provides primary source documents, a brief history of the labor movement, and biographical information about Samuel Gompers. A great resource for teachers and students.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights: Battle for the World Economy: John Maynard Keynes

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of Keynes excerpted from Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw's book on the evolution of the global economy, "The Commanding Heights."
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The Economist

The Economist: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malawi: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Malawi's history from its paleological beginnings to its recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A current look at the economy of Moldova and the problems it has had with its energy dependency. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Togo: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Togo's economy is based primarily on agriculture, but as you read this article, you will find that it is attempting to diversify in order to participate in the world market. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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University of California

Univ. Of California: Career Exploration Link

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career? The occupational career exploration links allow you you to select a professional area and display potential job paths within that field.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malawi: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how Malawi is attempting to strengthen its economy and reduce corruption as a way to increase foreign investment. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Other

Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Pan Americanism

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history behind the U.S. interest in a Pan-American conference in the 1890s. Find out about the limited success when the delegates of the U.S. and Latin America finally met.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Egyptians and Foreigners

For Students 9th - 10th
Egyptians' view of the world, geographically and culturally, is discussed in this comprehensive article. Read about what Egyptians adopted from other cultures. Follow hyperlinks for more information. Links are provided for additional...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: 18: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World: Key Concepts & Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This section provides a summary of the key concepts discusses in Ch. 18: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online textbook.
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Auburn University

Auburn University: A Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Absolute Advantage

For Students 9th - 10th
This page defines the term absolute advantage from the Glossary of Political Economy Terms by Paul M. Johnson at Auburn University.
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Other

The Invasion of Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
This Noam Chomsky article identifies suspected CIA and U.S. military links to the Panamanian military coup and rise of power of drug lord Manuel Noriega.

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