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ACLU

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) good for America? The informative website is a one-stop shop for ACLU debate resources. Scholars read about the topics surrounding the issue, including free speech, national security, and...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State

For Students 9th - 10th
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.
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US Department of Education

Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
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Other

United States International Trade Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. International Trade Commission administers U.S. trade law and informs U.S. international trade policies, for the U.S. government and the American people.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Progressivsim Sweeps the Nation

For Students 5th - 8th
The government that supported laissez-faire policies and Social Darwinism was finally considered corrupt and immoral. Read about the ideas of the Progressive Era and see how these ideas were put into activist government policy.
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US Department of State

Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2008, America faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Examine how we got to this point and how the government worked to end it the crisis. Examine the following resource that contains a summary, graphs,...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History:the Cold War Continues

For Students 5th - 8th
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Republicans vs. Democrats

For Students 5th - 8th
A review of Bill Clinton's domestic policies and scandals in his two terms of office. Focus is on the rancor of the Republicans against Clinton.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Unsettled Domestic Issues

For Students 5th - 8th
The new United States government faced many threats to its success. Read this overview of the possible problems.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: 1930s Isolationism

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the ways the American government and people looked inward during the 1930s, isolating themselves from actions taking place in Europe and Asia.
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Other

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Colorado. Includes county health departments, local health departments, health statistics, and links a much information on a variety of topics.
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Other

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Alaska. Includes information on alcoholism & drug abuse, medical assistance, public health, etc.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hamilton's Financial Plan

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tasked Alexander Hamilton as the man to clean up the economic mess of the new republic. Read about his ideas, what they were unpopular at the time, but were really very forward thinking.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Reagan Years

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the decade of the 1980s dominated by the presidency of Ronald Reagan.