
Regions of the World

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Economics: The Americas
The economic landscape of the Americas is dominated by the United States, which accounts for nearly a third of the region’s billion-plus population and three-quarters of its economic output.

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Politics: The Americas
After years of dictatorships that ruled nearly every Latin American country during the 1970s, the region experienced a wave of democratization beginning in 1979.

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People and Society: The Americas
The Americas are an incredibly diverse region with a population defined by an array of cultural heritages, including millions of indigenous peoples living across North and South America.

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Modern History: The Americas
Although referred to as the “New World” by Europeans, the Americas have thousands of years of history.
Learning Journeys
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.

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Europe and Eurasia: The Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of Europe.

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The Americas: Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of the Americas.

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Middle East and North Africa: The Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of the Middle East and North Africa.

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Sub-Saharan Africa: The Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Asia: The Essentials
Explore this collection of learning resources to better understand the history, people, and politics of Asia.