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Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
Use the Triangle Shirtwaist fire to examine the benefits and costs of [...] »
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Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Nonfiction texts are great sources for learning about historical events and [...] »