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Andy Beede

Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31 - 0 views

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    Clocking in at 13:43, John Green explains the social hierarchy (i.e. social structure/race) in Latin America as well as revolutions in Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela. I would just use from minute 8 through the end because it's less confusing and focuses on less material.
Eric Beckman

Simon Bolivar: Message to the Congress of Angostura, 1819 - 0 views

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    Simon Bolivar describing Latin America on the eve of independence. Vocab may be a bit much for regular level students, but with vocab support the concepts should be accessible.
Eric Beckman

Human Rights Program : University of Minnesota - 0 views

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      Dr. Lisa Hilbink recommended this site at her Latin America presentation, 8/8/12
Eric Beckman

Colonial Latin America - 0 views

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    Primary sources and data
Eric Beckman

Bolívar, Latin America's Go-To Hero - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Reflection on Bolivar and memory in light of the death of Hugo Chavez
Eric Beckman

The US and Spanish American Revolutions | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - 0 views

  • Of all the revolutions in modern history, those in Spanish America in the early nineteenth century might be most closely related to eighteenth-century revolution that created the United States
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    Article comparing Latin American Revolutions with the American Revolutions.  Notes some interesting connections.
Eric Beckman

Where Slaves Ruled - Pictures, More From National Geographic Magazine - 0 views

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    Profiles current day communities originally founded be escaped slaves in Brazil
Eric Beckman

Latino in America - CNN.com - 0 views

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      Check out the map!
  • Map: Tracing Hispanic population growth in U.S.
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    Current news articles and information on Latino/as in the US
Andy Beede

Haitian Revolutions: Crash Course World History #30 - 0 views

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    Although a little long (12:35), John Green explains Toussaint L'Overture, France's role in the Americas, and how Haiti was the second country to get its independence from a European colonial power.
Eric Beckman

Latin American Network Information Center - LANIC - 0 views

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    Lots of links and sources. Let's investigate!
Eric Beckman

Inside the Volcano: A Curriculum on Nicaragua - 0 views

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    Lesson plans for revolutionary Nicaragua.
Eric Beckman

The Mexican Revolution | EDSITEment - 0 views

  • Mexican Revolution, an uprising that took place roughly between 1910 and 1920, recognized as the first major political, social, and cultural revolution of the 20th century.
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    Primary source based lessons on the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920.
Andy Beede

Timelapse: Devastating Deforestation - YouTube - 0 views

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    Footage taken from outer space shows deforestation from 1975 to 2011 in only 59 seconds. The square area of rainforest mimics the square I tape onto the floor for the rainforest conference activity.
Andy Beede

How Brazil is halting deforestation in the Amazon - YouTube - 0 views

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    This clip gives us a ray of hope. It shows how farmers use cutting and burning techniques, but helicopters and satellite technology help the Brazilian government slow deforestation by 75%. 4:09
Eric Beckman

Social Studies 11: Global Studies - Latin America Resources - 0 views

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    Resources from August 2012 Summer Institute
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