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Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...
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English Language Learners
Graphic organizers are helpful for students with limited English proficiency [...] »
Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
Teaching Guides
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Help students better understand the history behind the term "Manifest [...] »
Are classroom discussions about winning the argument or about understanding [...] »
Engage your students in preserving local history! Use this teacher's [...] »
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
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Remember that any historical story, of the U.S. or otherwise, can be useful [...] »