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'What a wonderful world'
What the US-Americans did to the rest of the world from the 1950s to the 2000s from Iran to Afghanistan, from Vietnam to Chile. (Fact sheet from the film 'Bowling for Columbine' by Michael Moore) Detailansicht
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"America's Story"
* "Meet Amazing Americans"
* "Jump Back in Time"
* "Explore the States"
* "Join America at Play"
* "See, hear and Sing"
Discover America's favorite pastimes, sports and hobbies, meet inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is today. Detailansicht -
400th Anniversary
America's Jamestown is turning 400 in 2007. Detailansicht
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A Brief History of Slavery
A very concise history of slavery from antiquity to the present. Detailansicht
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African-American History "Timeline"
An interactive timeline of African - American History (with links to important events and people) Detailansicht
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African-American Mosaic
A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture. Detailansicht
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A long way to the White House - Planet Schule
On this site you can find a documentary called "A long way to the White House" (or "Der lange Weg ins Weiße Haus") - you can choose whether you want to watch it in English or German. There are also multimedial quizzes available. Detailansicht
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Amish beliefs, culture & lifestyle
Many people have heard about the 'Amish', but very few know 'hard facts' about the history, life and culture of this religious group. Have a look at the many links to 'Amish-related' websites. Detailansicht
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Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
Choose an age group (or are you a parent or teacher?) and explore. Detailansicht
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Celebrating MLK Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is a collection of New York Times, Learning Network and other materials for teaching and learning about Dr. King, the civil rights movement he led and his legacy. Detailansicht
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Child Labour in America 1908 - 1912
Children worked in factories, coalmines, as fruit pickers, seafood workers, in mills, etc. Original black and white photographs with original captions. Detailansicht
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Community of Sant Edigio — No death penalty
This site not only provides data and statistics related to the death penalty it also gives information on the campaign. Detailansicht
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Divining America: Religion and the National Culture
Essays on various aspects of the issue of religion in America. Detailansicht
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Documenting the American South
Primary resources for the study of southern history, literature and culture. Detailansicht
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elections in the US - wordlist
Topically relevant words (like inaugural address or electoral system) in example sentences as well as important (historical) information about the electoral system, list of presidents and so on. Info is in German. Detailansicht
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Electoral College System
Who really elects the President of the United States? Detailansicht
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Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Foundation
Search for Immigrants in the Ellis Island Records. Detailansicht
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Empire State Building
Official Homepage of the Empire State Building, including general information, facts and the history of the famous building. Detailansicht
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Famous African Americans — Biographies
Biographies of some of the greatest African Americans. Detailansicht