Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke Coll.: Coolidge Intervention in Nicaragua
This site from the Mount Holyoke College provides a speech by President Calvin Coolidge discussing Americas intervention in Nicaragua during the early 20th Century. He talks about the political instability, revolutions, and the US presence.
Other
Merco Press: Uruguay
MercoPress is an "Independent news agency" concentrating on Mercosur (Common Market of the South) countries and includes in its area of influence the South Atlantic and insular territories. The particular site focuses on Uruguay, but...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Simon Bolivar, El Libertador
This detailed biography in Spanish of the famous South American liberator Simon Bolivar includes many portraits and related links.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Belize
The BBC furnishes a country profile on Belize featuring an overview, facts, and leadership of this Central American country. Links to a timeline of key events and an audio of the national anthem.
Georgetown University
Panama: Civil Society Organizations
This page is part of the Web entitled "Political Database of the Americas", at Georgetown University. The page lists other civil organizations that exist in Panama, with links to learn more about each one.
Digital History
Digital History: Viva La Raza!
This Digital History site provides an informative overview of the Mexican American civil rights movement in America.
Other
All About Jazz: Arturo Sandoval
Learn about Arturo Sandoval and his life in Cuba and later in America.
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Roberto Arlt
Online biography in Spanish from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes of the twentieth century Argentine writer Roberto Arlt. There are also links to additional biographical information and to some of his articles and stories in Spanish.
Other
Cocina De Venezuela
Comprehensive reference in Spanish to the most popular Venezuelan dishes. Mouth-watering pictures, and cultural and historical information accompany the recipes.
Other
Nacla: Young Assassins of the Drug Trade
Tells about the life of young drug traffickers, why and how they become a part of the drug world. From an article written in 1994 for the North American Congress on Latin America.
Other
Ace: Bolivia, Reforma Electoral en America Latina
This article from ACE Project discusses how the Bolivian electoral system has evolved over time, its strengths and weaknesses.
Eduweb
Eduweb: Amazon Interactive
Games and activities help students explore the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home, and experiment with running a community-based ecotourism project along the Rio Napo.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Argentina
All you ever wanted to know about Argentina can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Brazil
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Brazil. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Policy
In this curriculum unit, students will consider "Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Policy" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Haiti
Extensive article on the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Surveys its history, politics, geography, economy, and culture.
Library of Congress
Loc: The History of the Mexican Constitution
Read the history of the Mexican Constitution of 1917, where Mexican President Venustiano Carranza put into effect the Constitution that is still in force today in Mexico.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Dominican Republic
Information on the economy and development issues in the Dominican Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about policy and programs as well.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Mexico
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Mexico. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Other
People of Mexico Living Up to the Ideals of the Revolution
This site provides in-depth information about the Mexican Revolution and the people that took part in it.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: People, Places and Cultures: Grade 6 Unit 3 Lesson 5 Quiz
Take this five question quiz on South American expansion.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lam, the Jungle
How much do you know about the painting The Jungle by Wifredo Lam? Find out by answering this five-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Dominican Republic
The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.
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