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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations 
Documents and audio files explain the range of early political viewpoints on [...] »
Evaluating the Validity of Information 
Did the Chinese discover America before Columbus? How would or does this [...] »
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Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Historical Thinking Matters 
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty 
Find lessons about American heritage and the responsibilities of American [...] »
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Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History 
Help your elementary school students get more out of historical biographies [...] »
Applying KWL Guides to Sources with Elementary Students 
To engage with a source, ask, "What do I know, what do I want [...] »
Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World 
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Challenging Gifted 10th Graders 
Explore tips on challenging gifted high school students, including resources [...] »