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Council of Foreign Relations

North America's Second Decade (Nafta)

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten year evaluation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in Foreign Affairs, a scholarly academic journal, is presented. Discusses the potential for further integration between trading...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Nafta: Are Jobs Being Sucked Out of the United States?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Panama and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiated by President George Bush and ratified during the Clinton administration.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Trade in Colonial America / Nafta

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Often teachers and learners are able to internalize historical and economic concepts through a more recent event that has occurred within their time frame. This lesson is an extension for the lesson, "Understanding the Colonial Economy."...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed on December 8, 1993, by President Bill Clinton.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an easy to understand explanation of North American Free Trade Agreement. Read this brief article to learn about and understand NAFTA.
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Other

The North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
With the signing of NAFTA, the world's largest free trade area was created. Here the text of the Agreement, publications, and general information along with media releases and FAQs can be accessed.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses two international issues President Bush encountered during his time in office. They were the "War on drugs," and what to do with countries and/or leaders that played a role and the hotly-debated North American Free...
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Geographic

Mexico Foreign Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of Mexico's foreign relations, how the discovery of oil in the 1970's changed their status in the world, their relationship with the United States, and their role in NAFTA.
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Free Trade

For Teachers 12th
A learning module on free trade. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the arguments put forward in support of and...
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Other

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Other

Trade Council of Canadians

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada's role in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) are evaluated by this lobby/political action research group. The Council of Canadians is a...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the complete text of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Curated OER

Naftanow.org North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the NAFTA trade agreement between Canada, USA, and Mexico! This site keeps one up to date and informed of exactly what is happening. Do you know what NAFTA stands for and what benefits it creates for Canadians? Read on..
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Is globalization positive or negative for the United States? To answer this question, visit the following source which includes a summary of pros and cons, references for further reading, critical thinking questions, and a...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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Other

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association helps its members with a wide range of farming issues. They help with food safety, environmental protection, marketing, labor, pest management and communications. Check out this site for basic produce grower information.
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Other

Trade Summit Protesters Battle in Quebec City 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
An American left-wing website reports on the protesters in Quebec City in 2001 that accompanied the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA) Summit hosted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Offers students a glimpse at the wide variety...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 18: Balance of Trade Concerns

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Explain the meaning of trade balance and its implications for the foreign exchange market, Analyze concerns over international trade in goods and services and...
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BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.

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