Search 8 results
- Remove filter: College
- Remove filter: The Americas
Filter by
Events
Series
Modern History: The Americas
Although referred to as the “New World” by Europeans, the Americas have thousands of years of history.
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.
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.
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.
Geopolitics: The Americas
Throughout the modern history of the Americas, the United States has been the region’s preeminent economic, military, and political power.
U.S. Foreign Policy: The Americas
Since the 1800s, the United States has positioned itself as the preeminent power in the Americas.
Hurricane in the Caribbean Mini Simulation Activity
Length
Two class periods
Learning Objectives
Students will synthesize information relating to climate change, extreme weather, and U.S. foreign policy and work both independently and collaboratively to design an effective policy response.
The Americas Higher Education Questions
Grade Level
College
Help students understand the Americas through these essay and discussion questions.