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The What and Who of Elections

For Students 4th Standards
As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...
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How to Celebrate Kwanzaa on Your Campus

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
An article details everything you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa at your school. An opening-day ceremony starts the seven-day holiday celebration followed a daily routine that includes a greeting, candle lighting, reciting an...
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US Senate

United States Senate: William Rufus King, 13th Vice President

For Students 9th - 10th
This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...
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A&E Television

History.com: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifty years after Muhammad Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War, a new book, "Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971" by Leigh Montville examines the heavyweight champ's controversial...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 90% of known Native American archaeological sites have already been destroyed or negatively affected by looters, and this process is ongoing. Further work is critical to prevent any more irreparable damage to our past. This article...
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Second Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure and powers of the Second Bank of the United States.
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US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Current Population Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey has been conducted for more than 50 years. The CPS is the primary...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of relations between the United States and Iceland which voted with the United States on virtually all major UN, NATO, and environmental issues. This site outlines the relations that exist between Iceland and the U.S. in...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With the Federated States of Micronesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the particular events of post-Revolutionary America, 1789-1800, and how they shaped the era of the New Republic. The author covers the first presidency, the emergent party system and foregin affairs.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
Article portraying the development of the New Republic Era between 1789-1800. Begins with discussion of the presidency of John Adams and the challenges he faced, through the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became president.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Expansion and War: The United States 1840 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the era of westward expansion and the resulting Mexican American War. The author demonstrates how Manifest Destiny and frontier settlement led to the annexation of Texas and ultimately war with Mexico over the territory.
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Oxford Journals: Population Ageing in the United States of America: Implications

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholarly article in the International Journal of Epidemiology, published in August 2002. It examines the implications for government policy that aging will have in health care, elder care, and income supports.
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US Department of State

Us State Department: u.s. Relations With Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Russia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page. (April 2018)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Libya. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Niger. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Rwanda. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Sierra Leone

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Sierra Leone. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With France

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and France. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the relationship between the United States and Paraguay. (September 2018)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Costa Rica. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With the Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and The Bahamas. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Zimbabwe

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Zimbabwe. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.

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