Social Sciences

• American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site contains more than 5 million items from more than 90 historical collections.

• Historical primary source feature for each day of the year.

• This site is a good general source on a variety of controversial issues

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Geography

• This database provides maps to places all around the world, information provided.

• This database provides an interface to data from the CIA Factbook and other sources. You can compare any data element of two counties, find the top five countries for any data element, or look at all data elements for a particular country.

• A-Z listing offers profiles of each nation of the world, as well as political and physical maps.

• Each entry includes a map, flag, and sound file of its national anthem. Also information about the country's defense, economy, geography, government, and people is given.

• Published annually by the CIA. This site contains basic statistical information on the countries of the world.

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• The purpose of this page is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for learning and teaching and to provide help for teachers in locating and using resources in the classroom.

• PBS presents a collection of first-rate biographies from the American Experience, Frontline, and Nova with content relating to American and World History.

• This site combines a spectacular virtual tour and extensive exhibits.

• Articles on some of the most dramatic and important battles in world history.

• Exhibits on interesting facets of history, articles, documents and history.

Government

• This Guide from the Washington Post locates websites for thousands of federal agencies, members of congress, or the president.

• Find out about the latest campaign news, political debates and controversies on this regularly updated U.S. politics site.