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Chapter 1 The USA
A chronology of key events in the United States.
Educational website on the history of USA. Aimed at young people, comprehensible time line encompassing major events, richly illustrated. Quiz!
Can you place all US states?
Educational website on the geography of USA. Aimed at young people, encompassing key facts about all the states, richly illustrated. Quiz!
Learn about animals living in North America's various habitats.
Let this be your front-row seat to US history.
Latest news from the White House.
New York Visitors’ Information
What to do in NYC?
Meet the heroes of the American West.
Chapter 2 Living in the USA
Listen to American students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Would you like to study abroad for a while? Try Student Travel Schools!
Interested in what an American high school has to offer? Check out Chico High School's homepage.
How much do you know about Florida? If you want to learn more – visit this page.
Cuba in Miami.
Learn more about the largest tribe of all Native American Indians.
Interested in a great summer job or a challenging career as a professional lifeguard? How about a training course at the American Red Cross?
Lifeguard towers at Miami Beach
Check out these photos of colourful and funky lifeguard towers at Miami Beach!
Facts about Hispanics in the USA
Hispanic Americans in numbers.
Spanish influence on American English.
What is the future of Spanish in the United States?
Chapter 3 Move Your Body
Did the LIFA Academy grasp your interest? Check out the Academy’s self presentation on the official LIPA website.
PTSA combines support and encouragement for young, gifted football players with important community work.
Learn the laws of rugby, rugby terms, rugby positions, rugby scoring and more.
Chess boxing anyone? Find out more about unusual sports.
Follow Tara Hayes’ blog.
There is no better place to start surfing than Hawaii!
Chapter 4 Film Magic
Read about Keira Knightley's life.
Read Logan Lerman's biography.
Visit John Bader’s website.
Follow John Bader on Twitter.
Roshan Taneja School of Acting
How about an acting class at one of the top 5 Acting Schools in India?
Sneak a peek into Bollywood!
Check out Charlie Chaplin's official website.
Meet an amazing stunt woman.
A full list of movies where Amanda Foster has made an appearance as a stunt woman.
Chapter 5 Both Sides of the Law
This website gives an overview of what Restorative Justice is all about. You will find definititions, slideshows and beginner's tutorials.
Learn more about this intriguing landmark and its colourful history.
What does it take for a dog to be a police dog?
The Sherlock Holmes Museum i London
Welcome to 221b Baker Street! Learn more about Sherlock Holmes on this museum website.
Ethics Guide to Capital Punishment
The moral dispute about capital punishment is centuries old. Here are some arguments in favour of the death penalty and arguments against capital punishment.
Amnesty International on Captial Punishment
Learn more about death penalty statistics and key arguments.
The official Johnny Cash homepage includes biography, news, audio material, videos and much more.
Chapter 6 Dreaming of America
The USA is a nation of immigrants. Where did they all come from? And why? This website offers a short introduction to the historic immigration to the USA.
Learn about the population distribution in the USA in the 20th century.
Norwegian Migration to America
The Promise of America. Learn more about Norwegian emigration to America and Norwegian-American history 1825–2000. This website includes timeline, photos, videos and audio material.
What happened to Norwegian immigrants when they arrived in America? This website sheds light on some of the challenges they came across.
Have a laugh at the jokes about Ole, Lena and Sven.
Explore Ellis Island – the symbol of American immigration.
Italian Immigrants in New York
Many Italian immigrants stayed and transformed the city of New York.
For the past few decades Mexicans have been the largest immigrant group in the US. Here is an article on the subject.
Chapter 7 Shadows of the Past
Check out this website to learn more about life and events in the wild west.
Learn more about Native American culture, society and heritage on this website offering insights to Indian legends, historic events and persons as well as recipes and words of wisdom.
Interested in Robbie Robertson's life and music? Check out this website!
The official website for the Wounded Knee Museum which is dedicated to history of the American Indians.
Read about the massacre at Wounded Knee.
Get to know the story of Tom LaBlanc – an Indian peace activist in pursuit of “ONE OCEAN, ONE LAND, ONE PEOPLE, ONENESS IN ONE LIFE”.
Milestones in the modern civil rights movement, including information on The Greensboro Sit-ins, Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
“The King Center” offers information about Martin Luther King and continues the effort to fulfill his dream.
Background and transcript of Martin Luther King's famous speech “I Have a Dream”.
Learn more about Rosa Parks, her life and role in the American civil rights movement.
Information about African Americans
How many African Americans are there in the USA? Here are some interesting facts and statistics about the African American population.
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