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New Jersey's Quakers and the American Revolution 
Did you know the Quakers were pre-Revolution abolitionists?...
[...] »Divining America: Religion in American History 
Use this essay on Jewish immigration to flesh out a unit on the Civil War or [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
Using Non-Linguistic Representations to Strengthen Historical Thinking 
Discover alternatives to writing based student activities. Why not encourage [...] »
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Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
[...] »Adapting Documents for the Classroom: Equity and Access 
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 3: The Problem of National Security Secrets 
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
Webquest, Inquiry, and Lincoln’s Views on Technology 
Searching for new, exciting ways to engage your students in the classroom? [...] »
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Bridging the Language Barrier 
Vocabulary legends, guiding questions, and teamwork are all good solutions [...] »