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Through the lens of documents concerning the Iran-Contra Affair, this lesson [...] »
You're a Union general on the eve of Antietam. You know Lee's plans. What [...] »
English Language Learners
A shift in writing is required, often using new language tools, when making [...] »
Primary sources in both English and Spanish on the Spanish American War, [...] »
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This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
Help students understand the how religious beliefs shaped Americans' [...] »
Documents are riddled with difficult vocabulary. Don't be afraid to adapt [...] »
Help students reconsider the how the expansion of the United States from [...] »
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
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