BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Paraguay
The BBC provides some quick facts and general information about Paraguay's history, leaders, and media. Links to national anthem and timeline of key events.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: St Lucia
The BBC furnishes a country profile on St Lucia complete with information on its geography, history, political leaders, and media. Provides links to listen to the national anthem and view a timeline of key historical events.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Trinidad and Tobago
Take a look at a brief summary of the history, culture, government, and news media of the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Beginning of the End of the Panama Canal Zone
This is a detailed account of the events and investigations associated with the Panama riots of January 1964.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Remarks on the Decision to Build a Sea Level Canal
More than eleven months following the riots in the Panama Canal Zone, President Lyndon Johnson speaks concerning the decisions to build a larger, more efficient sea level canal for trade purposes and to negotiate a "New treaty on the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Dominican Republic Intervention, 1965
Article describing the U.S. Navy and Marines actions in the Dominican Republic, with an emphasis on the evacuation of American citizens. Also, includes reports on the Dominican intervention from the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
Other
Rbdsr: The 'Day of the Martyrs' January 9, 1964
At this website, read excerts from LIFE magazine, which captured the January 1964 events in Panama through first person accounts and photographs. Discusses the "Day of Martyrs."
Other
Oneworld.net
Oneworld.net is an internet based news source providing the latest news from around the world. They represent over 1600 organizations that promote human rights awareness.
Other
Macalester College: Brasilia
This site provides political analysis of the decision to build the city of Brasilia. Includes information on Niemeyer and images of some buildings.
Quia
Quia: The Age of Imperialism
Jeopardy-style quiz game that tests your global knowledge of the Age of Imperialism (1870-1914). A fun way of learning!
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: 1930s Isolationism
Read about the ways the American government and people looked inward during the 1930s, isolating themselves from actions taking place in Europe and Asia.
Other
Weather.com (En Espanol)
This Spanish version of "The Weather Channel" is very complete. Simply put in the name of any city in the world and get that city's forecast, in Spanish, for the next few days. Other links make this site very complete.
Other
Mc Donald's: Mexico
McDonald's provides a page dedicated to explaining its involvement in Mexico's emerging economy. It includes numerous photos of Mexican tourist sites and McDonald's restaurants.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Tungurahua Timeline
The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador has gone through a series of active and dormant periods. Follow the volcano's activity from 1773 to 2000, including a scene of an explosive eruption in 1999.
Curated OER
Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar?s life and military accomplishments.
Curated OER
Military Heritage: Simon Bolivar: Liberator of Latin America
An extensive description of Simon Bolivar?s life and military accomplishments.
Other
Lat Pro: Job Search
LatPro provides an extensive listing of Spanish and Portuguese bilingual job opportunities in Latin America and the United States. Job searching and resume posting are free.
Princeton University
Princeton University: The Art Museum
The Art Museum at Princeton University has a permanent collection ranging over time from ancient to contemporary and from the Mediterranean to Western Europe, China, Latin America and the U.S. Greek and Roman antiquities and Roman...
Other
Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Other
Recreation Arts Dance: Salsa vs. Mambo
An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.
BBC
Bbc: Chile Forest Fires: Troops Join Fight Against Worst Fires in Decades
South of Santiago, Chile is experiencing awful forest fires like they have not seen in ages. There is great concern over the destruction of the flames because of how many there are and how few resources they have. The fires are sparking...
Curated OER
American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Paraguay
Travel site provides geographical facts, stunning photographs and maps of Paraguay, plus notes on the culture, history, environment, and tourist attractions.
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