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Theodore Roosevelt and the 1912 Election
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History is made by those who are unafraid to push the envelope and redefine the society in which they live. Encourage your students to examine the men and women who worked to make America what it is today with this creative activity. FIND OUT MORE »
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New Jersey's Quakers and the American Revolution 
Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...
[...] »Causation: The War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner 
A great way for students to learn more about the War of 1812 and our nation' [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Using Visuals to Build Interest and Understanding 
Using primary source images to help English Language Learners build [...] »
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
Teaching Guides
Explore new teaching methods and approaches
Religion and the Labor Movement: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the 6-12 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Incorporating 20th Century US Environmental History in the K-5 Classroom 
This guide consists of curated primary and secondary sources to help [...] »
Native Women and Suffrage - Beyond the 19th Amendment: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
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Using Visual Fine Arts to Enrich Understanding 
The socio-cultural impact of historic events or time periods and the [...] »