Read about Namibia's attempts to diversify its economy to bring greater wealth to its citizens and decrease its dependence on South Africa. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A thorough accounting of Albania's economy with emphasis on its attempts to strengthen it over the past ten years. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Learning module with lesson plan in which students learn about the various for and against positions of the A.C.A. (Affordable Care Act) by watching C-SPAN videos and reading related articles, then participate in a classroom deliberation...

Primary sources reveal the true resistance suffragists faced as they fought for women's right to vote. Through this collection of lessons, students will "understand the societal role of women from 1840 to 1920" and explore the history of...

This economic history of the Soviet Union examines the eras of Lenin and Stalin and postwar policy under Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and the reform period of Gorbachev.

This multi-task activity asks students to look at the DREAM Act in the context of immigration reform and also to reflect on blogging as civic engagement.

The ideal of public education has been one in the United States from the very earliest settlements. Read two teachers' view of the state of education as they taught in the early 1800s. Find out who supported the idea of free schooling...

What do you know about creating a family history? This site offers a complete lesson plan for developing a sense of how your own family history fits into the bigger picture of the world's history.

This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...

This site gives a description of the term social security and sites specific examples in different countries, including the U.S. Covers four sections: introduction, in other countries, in the United States, bibliography.

Wikipedia provides information on the spoils system, a method of appointing officials to the U.S. government based on political connections.

William McAdoo's tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson is overviewed on the official site of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Read about the accomplishments of the Treasury Department under McAdoo including the...

Explore the presidential career of Theodore Roosevelt. Students will evaluate the reforms the 26th President of the United States activated, consider the issues then, and compare the issues with today and decide whether the reforms from...

Scholastic gives a detailed look at immigration to the United States from the 17th century to the present. Includes motivation for immigration and immigration restrictions and laws.

Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.

This collection uses primary sources to explore leaders of Latin American revolutions.

The site for National Archives and Records Administration gives you the Records of the Interstate Commerce Commission, beginning with its history.

This well-developed article from Journal of American Indian Education describes the high Native American dropout rates and attributes the cause to the conflict between the school and home cultures.

Read about some of the grassroots movements at the heart of Progressivism, and the changes they were pushing for and what they accomplished. Discusses labor issues, including the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Also discusses...

This unit examines the significance of political parties in American politics, highlighting their functions, differences, and influence on the public for political decision making. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.

April, 2006, report depicting the controversy over the stalled Congressional immigration laws. There is major disagreement over immigration in the United States. Video, audio, and text of this report are available.

Website with comprehensive resources on the debate over the right to health care. Presents research, studies and arguments surrounding the topic.

This collection of primary sources explores the introduction of electric power to the United States.

This collection uses primary sources to explore the Great Migration.