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\nCivil War: Activity Pack\n

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\nThe three lessons in the Civil War: Activity Pack collection provide young history detectives with an opportunity to examine artifacts the reveal African-American involvement in the United States Civil War. They watch videos to learn...\n
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\nAmerican Diplomacy in World War II\n

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\nThe “Grand Alliance” between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union was established during World War II to counter the aggression of German and Japan. A four-resource collection looks at the differences in the members’...\n
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\nLesson 2: The United States, France, and the Problem of Neutrality, 1796–1801\n

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\nWhile the French Revolution could be considered inspired by the American Revolution, it created thorny problems for the new United States. Should the United States get involved and be drawn into a European drama? Was the US strong...\n
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\nAnalyzing US Involvement in the Vietnam War\n

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\nWar: unavoidable or a necessary evil? A thought-provoking activity explores the United States' long involvement in the Vietnam War as well as the aftermath. Scholars research and summarize primary documents and complete online worksheets...\n
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\nAmerica's Wars, 1898-1945\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the wars the United States was involved in between 1898 and 1945. In groups, they determine the causes and effects of each war and how each war changed the way the United States handled their foreign affairs. As a...\n
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\nJames Madison: Raising an Army—Balancing the States and the Federal Government\n

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\nTo war! To war! Every nation in the history of the world has had to deal with warfare on some level. Scholars go through a series of activities and discussions surrounding the development of the Constitution to help them better...\n
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\nWhy Did the United States Enter World War I in 1917?\n

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\nWorld War I was the first major conflict on a global scale. Using primary documents, learners determine why the United States chose to enter World War I when it did. After analytical writing and group research, the causes of America's...\n
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\nArizona v. United States — States and Immigration Law\n

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\nAs part of a study of immigration law, class members read a summary of the Supreme Court case, Arizona v. United States. They then examine a series of examples and acting as federal court judges, must determine if the scenarios...\n
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\nUnited States Entry into World War I: A Documentary Chronology\n

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\nStudents complete a unit of lessons on the events that led to U.S. involvement in WWI. They complete a Webquest, conduct research, complete a Venn diagram, read and discuss the reasons for entering the war, and create a slideshow.\n
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\nUnited States Entry into World War I: Two Diametrically Opposed Views\n

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\nStudents analyze the events leading to U.S. entry into World War I. They read a speech by President Wilson and an opposition speech, list the reasons each gives for American entry into the war, and complete a Venn diagram.\n
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\nUnited States Entry into World War I: A Documentary Chronology of World War I\n

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\nStudents identify several important events that led to U.S. involvement in World War I. They examine different explanations, form an opinion about the evidence for each rationale and then create a slideshow to present their findings.\n
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\nNAWSA Supports U.S. Entry into World War I | Carrie Chapman Catt\n

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\nCarrie Chapman Catt, an avowed pacifist, supported the entry of the United States into World War I. A short PBS video examines the motives and strategies behind Catt's decision, and the role it played in the ratification of the 19th...\n
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\nThe Tet Offensive and the Vietnam War\n

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\nStudents discover how the United States became involved in the Vietnam War, the importance of the Tet Offensive in turning American public opinion against the war, and how the Vietnam War is still a part of American life and culture.\n
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\nKorean War Overview, The 20th Century, World history\n

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\nYour students will be able to understand the dynamics and details of the Korean War after viewing this video, which discusses the political and economic influences over Korea after WWII. From General MacArthur to Kim Il Sung, all of the...\n
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\nThe Vietnam War (1945 – 1975)\n

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\nHave you ever wanted to do something so perfectly you wound up not doing it well at all? Young historians use primary and secondary documents to analyze the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. The issues surrounding the...\n
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\nVietnam 1945 - 1975 :The 10,000 Day War\n

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\nEach phase of the Vietnam War is fully developed and defined in terms of political cause and effect and social action. Phase one covers the onset of the war in 1945 through the French defeat at Dienbienphu. Phase two discusses American...\n
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\nThe Vietnam War 1954-1975\n

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\nDiscuss the full travesty of the Vietnam War. Whether it's for history class, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day, this slide show is sure to make an impact on learners in the upper grades. Vivid images, concise language, and the complete...\n
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\nWorld War I\n

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\nHow did World War I effect the United States' status as a world power? Pupils examine a website to learn many interesting facts about American involvement during World War I. They read passages and interact with artifacts in an online...\n
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\nPolice Action: The Korean War, 1950-1953\n

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\nStudents explore why the United States became involved in the war in Korea. They discuss the confict between Truman and MacArthur, culminating in the latter's dismissal from command. They identify on a world map foreign countires...\n
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\nChronicling America: Uncovering a World at War\n

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\nAs part of a study of World War I, class members read newspaper articles from the time that urge American involvement, non-involvement, or neutrality. Using the provided worksheet, groups analyze the articles noting the central argument...\n
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\nHow the First State Constitutions Helped Build the U.S. Constitution\n

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\nDid you know that the United States Constitution was adopted after many state constitutions were already in place? Young scholars examine facts about the influence of states through an informative and interesting resource. Groups then...\n
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\n\"Police Action\": The Korean War, 1950-1953\n

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\nHigh schoolers investigate facts about the war in Korea in the 1950's and attempt to classify American foreign policy as a triumph or a failure. Why the U.S. became involved and the unpopularity of the war in America forms the focus of...\n
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\nRecap the United States' involvement in World War II, beginning with a description of how America's isolationist foreign policy had been shaped prior to the outbreak of war. The video then continues by discussing the attack on Pearl...\n
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\n1861: The Country Goes to War\n

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\nWhat was it like to know the Civil War was coming? Using a graphic timeline activity and excerpts of speeches from Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, learners consider the early days of the conflict. The resource includes prompts for...\n
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