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Messages of Houses and Their Contents, 1780-1820 
Examining changes in early American homes helps interpret the past. It [...] »
Evaluating the Validity of Information 
Did the Chinese discover America before Columbus? How would or does this [...] »
English Language Learners
Instructional strategies and resources for ELL
Bracero History Archive 
Explore resources on the Bracero guest worker program from the mid-20th [...] »
World Digital Library 
Use this tool to translate primary source material!
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Stating Your Case: Writing Thesis Statements Effectively 
Thesis statements form the backbone of history essays and DBQs.
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Engaging Library of Congress primary sources that connect religion and [...] »
Free Speech Teaching Guide 3: The Problem of National Security Secrets 
This guide explores the relationship between secrecy and the First Amendment [...] »
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 [...] »
Internationalizing History 
Discover the resources you need to "globalize" your U.S. history lesson [...] »
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