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Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: Literary Themes in the Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at popular literary themes that are reflected in the political cartoons of 1896, the year in which William Jennings Bryant challenged William McKinley for the presidency.
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Costa Rica Information Center

Asi Funciona Nuestra Democracia Partidos Politicos

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a brief section (5 or so paragraphs) of information about the political party system in Costa Rica.
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Other

Austin Community College: Gilded Age Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Austin Community College is an excellent site with detailed description of the farmers plight during the Gilded Age including tariff policies and monetary policies.
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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.
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Other

Governments on the Www: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the middle of the page to find information on the different political parties found in Bolivia. Other languages offered on the homepage.
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AllRefer

All refer.com: East Germany: Postwar Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the economic and political developments of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) after WWII. Contains information on dividing up Germany after WWII, the Soviet zone of occupation, Soviet interests and motives,...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: The American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the political party leanings of immigrants in the 1850s and the backlash against immigrants as reflected in political platforms.
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Other

World Press: Amid the Wreckage of War and Corruption: Presidential Running Mate

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the political situation in Sierra Leone prior to its elections in 2007. The political parties and their potential candidates are described. [Date of Article: November 5, 2005]
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Egypt: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the current state of affairs in the Egyptian government. You can find out about the strong executive branch, the political parties, and the background of the judicial branch. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion about the government of Latvia including information about its many political parties. A chart lists government officials and government structure. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mozambique: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion about the elections, political parties involved, and outcomes in Mozambique since the 1980's. You will find a chart of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.Sl State Dept. Background Notes.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson: Campaigns and Electiions

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article to the Campaign and Election of 1832. Find out who ran against Andrew Jackson and what political parties were involved.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The Gilded Age: The Populists

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the history of the Populist movement, its growth into a political party, and its later dissolution. Includes questions for students at end.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: National Conventions an Inside View

For Students 3rd - 5th
Follow the Presidential election to the political parties' National Conventions. Find out what goes on during those events, and why they are important to the election process.
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CNN

Cnn: Goldwater Remembered 'A Great Patriot'

For Students 9th - 10th
This article remembering the political career of former Senator Barry Goldwater offers words of praise from members of both political parties.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Election of 1800 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps the most important election in United States history, the election of 1800 pitted John Adams against Thomas Jefferson. Read about their differences and the differences in the political parties that supported them. [pdf]
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Electoral College

For Students 3rd - 5th
Political parties want winner-take-all elections for electors. This means that the state that receives the most popular votes wins all the state's electoral votes. All the states except Maine use this winner-take-all system today.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Angola: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the transition of Angola's government from a Marxist-Leninist one to a supposedly more democratic one. You can find a list of the current government officials and the current political parties. Information is from the U.S....
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the strides the Burundi government has made since the civil war of the 1990's. You'll find a chart of the governmental officials and a break-down of the branches of government and political parties. Informations is from the...
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USA Today

Usa Today: Washington Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides the top news in U.S. Politics in brief. Content includes a focus on the president, senate, house, state governors, legislatures, and initiatives.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Political Changes

For Students 9th - 10th
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the dramatic political changes that took place with the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854. This led to the formation of the...
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Other

Spanish Embassy in Canada: Popular Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description of the Popular Party in Spain. Historical description of the party ends in 1993.
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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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