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A Stormy Century

Step 1. Questions

Research an important person who lived 100 years ago and who is not from the United States. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • Where did this person live?
  • What is this person known for?
  • How is this person important in World History?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Profile - Jawaharlal Nehru
Check out this site to learn about Jawaharlal Nehru, who was India’s first Prime Minister.

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Kwame Nkrumah
Visit this site for information on Kwame Nkrumah, who was the first president of Ghana.

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Fourteen Days in October: The Cuban Missile Crisis, Nikita Khrushchev
Visit this site to learn about Nikita Khrushchev, who was Secretary General of the Soviet Communist Party from 1958 to 1964. Be sure to listen to the sound clip available at this site!

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Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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