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| Aftermath of the Spanish Civil War IIWhile 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 |
| Aftermath of the Spanish Civil War IIn 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 |
| New Zealand Culture Clash IInevitably 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 |
| Samuel Johnson: Library in the 18th CenturyIt 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 |
| Seven Wonders of Ancient World: Lighthouse at AlexandriaDesigned 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 |
| New Zealand Culture Clash IIWith 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 |