The economic philosophy of laissez-faire was espoused by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations. Read about the concepts of this philosophy, how it pertained to American business in the late 19h century, and what the drawbacks to...

This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.

A brief look at some of those who served as delegates to the Philadelphia Convention, which morphed into a constitutional convention. Pay attention to the class of people who made up the delegates.

Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...

Glacier National Park of Canada is located in the Interior of British Columbia. This site has a wealth of information about the park, its history, management, geography, etc.

Official website for Mammoth Cave offers a wealth of information for curious about the history, culture, and science of this cave system. Contains photos and multimedia presentations, stories about the primitive miner, explorers, and...

Terry Fox's life is profiled through brief text and a gallery of photos. Note: scroll down the page to access a wealth of photos.

This is an excellent site from McMaster University for exploring not only the studies of Adam Smith but his original work as well. The site includes pictures and hyperlinks to the actual published works such as "Wealth of Nations."

Interactive image of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Allows for downloads of the document as well as seeing large, clear scanned in images of the documents. Click on the Tools for Educators to find a wealth of teaching resources.

A wealth of information on economic justice in the United States.

Gain an appreciation for the history and and historical sites of Lexington, Kentucky as you peruse this impressive site. A link is provided to a wealth of additional information about tourism and preservation in Lexington.

Peruse this comprehensive site and gain an appreciation for the the history and historical sites of Central Vermont. A link is provided to a wealth of Vermont history and tourism information.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics website contains a wealth of resources for teachers, students, and parents. NCTM standards, organizational information, conferences, publications, and online sources are highlighted.

The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.

This is NASA's home page, with daily updates and links to the countless NASA sites. The multimedia gallery is of particular interest, containing a wealth of photos, videos, audio clips, and more.

This site provides a wealth of information regarding the human eye. Special focus is given to the diseases and disorders, ranging from age-related mascular degeneration to usher syndrome.

This is the official website of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. A wealth of information can be found on all college sports, including cross country, football, baseball, track and field, basketball, and swimming....

The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...

Inequality of wealth in both the U.S. and world is a controversial topic. This site from the Global Policy Forum contains a series of articles that address this topic. Great for student research.

This online "Reference Desk" provides links to libraries, newspapers, people, grants, maps, magazines, and a wealth of other state and national resources.

A wealth of information about the life and times of Robert Burns. Learn about his family, every stage of his life, legacy, and more.

In this superb interactive exhibition, students explore primary resources and learn about the reasons people left their homes to search for wealth during the California Gold Rush. Van Valen, along with four other men, set out in 1849 to...

In addition to the usual information about the organization, classroom teachers will find a wealth of information here: among them, a state atlas that features agricultural, political, economic, and population & cultural, physical...

In addition to the usual information about the organization, classroom teachers will find a wealth of information here: among them, a state atlas that features agricultural, political, economic, and population & cultural, physical...