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History Quiz
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions about this most hated act.
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Chronozoom is a dynamic timeline tool that presents large scale timelines in a creative way.
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Interactive Historical Thinking Poster (Elementary)
Find strategies, quizzes, and lessons for teaching historical thinking in your classroom. | [...] »
Interactive Historical Thinking Poster (Secondary)
Find strategies, quizzes, and lessons for teaching historical thinking in your classroom. | [...] »
Civil War Interactive Poster
Get students thinking like historians as they learn about the Civil War! | [...] »