Data Crunches feature one chart or graph followed by five scaffolded questions to guide students through analyzing the data and drawing conclusions. These sets of data help students understand tax concepts.

Check out a comprehensive slideshow that dives into the key components of the American government which the people disagreed with following World War I.

This is an original Chinese head tax certificate from the archives' collection.

Ever wondered where a state the size of Texas gets all its revenue? Look no longer. Here is a table of all state tax collections organized by major tax.

This page provides a snapshot of Chile's ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for the multiple economic topics such as starting a business, getting...

This CNN article, "Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover," discusses the forced changes in Russia, tax troubles, corruption, inflation, and more.

An image of "The Tax Collector", created by Marinus Van Reymerswaele in 1542 (Oil on panel, 104 x 120 cm).

An image of "The Tax Collectors", created by Marinus Van Reymerswaele during the 1540's (Oil on panel, 94 x 77 cm).

An image of "The Tax Collectors", created by Marinus Van Reymerswaelez (Oil on canvas, 84 x 60 cm).

An image of "The Tax Collectors", created by Marinus Van Reymerswaelez (Oil on panel, 65 x 52 cm).

The amount of national debt is a hot button issue today. Compare our current national budget to years past to see when our country was in our deepest debt. By analyzing the following charts, students will see the evolution of U.S....

Enter a county or major city to see the inbound and outbound migration data. This map visualizes migration data from the years 2005-2010 that the IRS has collected. In order to preserve privacy, the IRS only includes moves that more than...

Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...

An interesting overview of the economy of ancient Egypt. It covers everything from sources of wealth, taxation, and the benefits of the economic system. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.

This online slideshow offers a brief, informative explanation of what the fiscal cliff is and why it's important to our economy. This resource also explains where the fiscal cliff came from and what will happen if we take no action in...

A free, searchable database of federal government spending.

This site provides a good analysis of the concepts of marginal product, marginal revenue product, marginal costs, and how a monopsonist determines wages and quantity of labor hired.

GovSpot surveys the structure and purpose of the Judicial Branch of U.S. government, which comprises the Supreme Court and the Federal Court System.

A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Wilson Tariff Bill (also known as the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act or the Revenue Act), August 13, 1894. The proposed tariff was a reduction of the earlier McKinley...

Henry George (September 2, 1839 - October 29, 1897) was an American political economist and the most influential proponent of the "Single Tax" on land, also known as the land value tax.

An article by the BBC that outlines the opposition between former President Clinton and the Congress concerning tax relief bills during his administration.

Matthew the Apostle was a tax collector in Capharnaum, or Kafr Nahoum, in Galilee. The Jews hated him. Jesus chose him as one of his disciples. Matthew accompanied Jesus until his crucifixion.

Home of John Neville, tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.

This house belonged to abolitionists and suffragists Abby Kelley Foster (1811-87) and Stephen Symonds Foster (1809-81), and was used by them as a site on the Underground Railroad. The property also featured prominently in the Fosters'...