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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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Civil Rights and Incarceration 
What were the consequences of and motivations for Japanese American removal [...] »
Watergate and the Constitution 
To indict or not to indict? Watergate raised complicated questions [...] »
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1916 Children's Code of Morality: A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers 
Primary sources from the Library of Congress help students explore a [...] »
Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World 
Maps show far more than how to go from point A to point B! Discover how to [...] »
Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom 
Political cartoons are often conceptually complex, but offer valuable [...] »
Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Integrating Technology into the Classroom 
Upgrade to "school 2.0" through making the most of technological resources [...] »