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Aftermath of the Spanish Civil War II

While Francisco Franco and his fascists slowly led Spain into post-war economic and political recovery, he maintained a wary relationship with one of his key allies--the Roman Catholic Church.
Grades 9-12
History-Social Science
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Aftermath of the Spanish Civil War I

In the decades following the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939, Spain moved through terrible partisan bloodletting and fascist repression but finally, and fitfully, into a mostly liberal democratic society.
Grades 9-12
History-Social Science
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New Zealand Culture Clash I

Inevitably the ever-expanding European colonial enterprise discovered Zeelandia Nova, but when Dutch arrived in New Zealand in 1642 they found a well established culture already there.
Grades 6-8
History-Social Science
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Samuel Johnson: Library in the 18th Century

It is not surprising that 18th century English writer and critic Samuel Johnson should have an opinion about libraries. He said, “The greatest part of a writers time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over a half a library to make one book.
Grades 6-8
English | History-Social Science
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Seven Wonders of Ancient World: Lighthouse at Alexandria

Designed to protect commerce sailing in and out of the port of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world -- Pharos, the Alexandria lighthouse -- has proven to be the model for most lighthouses built since.
Grades 6-8
History-Social Science
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New Zealand Culture Clash II

With the arrival of Europeans in New Zealand, the indigenous culture of the Maori faced a challenge which they were unable to resist.
Grades 6-8
History-Social Science