Learn about the culture of the Mennonites in America. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Swedish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Trinidadian and Tobagonian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Article illustrating colonial life in North America. The author discusses religion and religious movements, women and the colonial family, and work, including slavery, during the 17th and 18th Century. Photographs and links to primary...

An informative account of the Native American Church in North America and its use of the peyote cactus in its religious services.

Short description of what is considered a reformed church. Followed by a detailed essay on the Dutch Reformed Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...

A nice summary of the climate in Panama. Read about weather patterns, expected temperatures, and different climatic zones.

This site has a picture, biographical information, and links on Theodore Dreiser. A good place to find links to full-texts of his work.

Readers will learn about the music, food, language, religion, art and other aspects of Costa Rican culture.

Presents many general country specific facts about Bolivia in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of the Altiplano salt flats.

A brief summary about the population in Guyana. Learn from this site where people live, what language they speak, and what ethnicity they are.

This National Humanities Center essay about the growth and diversity of Islam in America suggests ways for teachers to introduce a basic understanding of the religion.

Resource with background and current information about Canada which is in North America. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...

This is a detailed essay discussing Charles Chauncy and Edward Wigglesworth, two men who were religious leaders in early 18th century colonial America.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...

Students explore the role and impact religion had on the establishment of the American colonies and its continued influence throughout the formation of the American identity. Foundational literary works, speeches, and documents...

A review of the events in the life of Anne Hutchinson, a brave, early American settler. Learn how Anne Hutchinson felt about religion and the way people should worship God. (In Spanish)

Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...

An article which examines the major ideas of the theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, and their impact on America during the 20th century and what use they have in current American life.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about visiting a realistic English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A lesson plan designed to investigate the conditions and difficulties facing immigrants who have sought religious freedom in the United States throughout history. Requires viewing of select segments from "Destination America," the...

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.