8th Grade Social Studies and History Reference (page 2)

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Social Studies and History

World History

African History

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Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

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Inventions

Clothing and Dress

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Terrorist Attacks

Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.

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World History

American History/U.S. History

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Celine Dion Biography

Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

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Social Studies and History

Musicians

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1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline

Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Discovery and Exploration

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Czechoslovakia Split Into Czech Republic & Slovakia

On January 1, 1993, the Czechoslovakian federation was dissolved and two separate independent countries were…

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European History

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Euro Makes Its Debut

Euro coins and notes debuted on January 2, 2002. Read this article to learn more about the new European currency.

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Social Studies and History

Europe

Money

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Falkland Islands

Learn about the history, geography, government, and culture of the Falkland Islands. This country profile includes…

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World History

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

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Myanmar

Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Myanmar (Burma)

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Hirohito Biography

Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…

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Rulers (Persons)

Japan

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Timeline: The Former Yugoslavia

Follow this timeline of the former Yugoslavia, from World War I to the splintering of the country. Learn about the…

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European History

Europe

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Hong Kong

Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Asian History

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Winston Churchill Biography

Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

Political Figures

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India Becomes a Republic

India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…

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World History

India

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Elizabeth Blackwell Biography

Read this biography to learn about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…

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World History

Sri Lanka

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Papua New Guinea

Read this country profile to learn about the geography, history, and government of the Independent State of Papua New…

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Grenada

Grenada National Day is February 7. Celebrate this holiday by learning about the geography, history, and government of…

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Grenada

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Margaret Thatcher Biography

Read about the life and political career of Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom's first woman Prime Minister. Use this…

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Social Studies and History

Political Figures

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Michelangelo Biography

Michelangelo Buonarroti died February 18, 1564. Read this biography to learn more about this famous Italian sculpture,…

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Artists

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Samuel Pepys - Biography & Activities

Samuel Pepys' diaries have shed great light on life in Restoration-era England. Teach your pupils about this famous…

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British History

World History

Social Studies and History

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Charles de Gaulle Biography

Read this biography to learn about Charles de Gaulle, a dominant political figure during World War II and President of…

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World History

Rulers (Persons)

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Wallis Simpson Biography

Read this biography of Wallis SimpsonDuchess of Windsor to learn more about King Edward VIII and Britain's…

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Social Studies and History

British History

Royalty

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Italy

Study the history and geography of Italy with this country profile.

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European History

Italy

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