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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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John F. Kennedy and Service 
Students learn about John F. Kennedy and his ideas about service as a prompt [...] »
The Multiple Dilemmas of Abraham Lincoln 
An interactive exploration of the decisions Abraham Lincoln had to make [...] »
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World Digital Library 
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Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
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Mormons and Westward Expansion: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Teachers guide students to create interactive digital maps detailing the [...] »
Housing and Houselessness: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Help students understand the how policy and structural forces have shaped [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 2: Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969): Defining and Arguing Hate Speech 
This teaching guide includes a structured guide to explaining the case [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Teach students to explore contingency with this great lesson plan idea.
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Online U.S. History Textbooks 
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Where to begin your search to find reliable online history textbooks.
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