University of California
The Civil War: The Road to War
The United States Civil War resulted in the highest mortality rate for Americans since the nation's inception. Delve deeper into the causes for the drastic separation of states with a history lesson plan that features analysis charts,...
Film Education
Glory
If you are previewing the film Glory for your young historians, this packet may help you spark ideas for discussion and offer some interesting facts and quotations that may add to your presentation of this Civil War narrative. It...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela
It's easy to explore the South American country of Venezuela through "Facts at a Glance". Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more. If you want more, take a look at the notes and commentary.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Southern Colonies
In contrast to New England and the middle colonies were the predominantly rural southern settlements: Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Georgia.
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)
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Movement South and Westward
Following Eli Whitney's invention in 1793 of the cotton gin -- a machine that separated raw cotton from seeds and other waste -- the cotton market boomed. Planters in the South bought land from small farmers who frequently moved farther...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Colonial Economy
Whatever early colonial prosperity there was resulted from trapping and trading in furs. In addition, the fishing industry was a primary source of wealth in Massachusetts. But throughout the colonies, people relied primarily on small...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Brazil
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Bolivia
Great resource that is full of useful information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Chile
Great resource that is full of useful information about the South American country of Chile. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
World InfoZone
World Infozone: Argentina
Great compilation of subjects about the South American country of Argentina. Discussions include geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Take a look at...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Guyana
A comprehensive overview of the South American country of Guyana including topics such as geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, and more. Be sure to look at the fact sheet and photo gallery.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Suriname
Information on the South American country of Suriname. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, and more. For fast information, look at the fact sheet.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Colombia
Here you can find information on the South American country of Colombia. Subjects include geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Provides a great quick fact sheet.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: French Guiana
A compilation of facts and information of the South American country of French Guiana. Discusses its history, geography, environment, food, economy, arts, and more. There are a few photos that show the beauty of the country.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Paraguay: Background & Profile
Explore the South American country of Paraguay through this appealing site that furnishes facts about Paraguay's geography, culture, economy, and government. Includes a map.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: North and South: Different Cultures, Same Country
The Civil War that raged across the nation from 1861 to 1865 was the violent conclusion to decades of diversification. Gradually, throughout the beginning of the nineteenth century, the North and South followed different paths,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Uruguay
Gather detailed and current information about Uruguay by viewing maps, its flag and essential statistics about the this South American nation.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bolivia
Provides an overview of Bolivia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Peru
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Paraguay
Information on the South American country of Paraguay. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, holidays, and news. Also included is a fun fact sheet...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Uruguay
Thorough overview of information on the South American country of Uruguay. Subjects include geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. Be sure to look at the...
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Suriname
This brief easy to use guide is a great starting point for doing research on the South American country of Suriname. Full of information and statistics on topics such as geography, climate, people, history, economy, and more. Click on...