Liberty Ships

In this Statue of Liberty worksheet, students read a passage, then answer 5 multiple choice questions; answers included on page 2.

Though the Statue of Liberty welcomes political refugees to her shores, the welcoming sentiment has not always been reflected in the American citizenry. High schoolers read about the regrettable period in United States history when the...

In this Statue of Liberty activity, learners read a short passage about the Statue, then answer 5 related questions. Answers are included on page 2.

Use best-teaching practices to discuss the practices and implications of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Here you'll find a detailed lesson plan involving a variety of collaborative and engaging components, including image analysis,...

Here is a great secondary source reading that includes the primary ideas and philosophies of the famed Enlightenment philosophers: Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Charles Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In additional to discussing...

In this World War II learning exercise, learners respond to 21 fill in the blank and short answer questions pertaining to the effects of the war on the homefront and the mobilization of U.S. forces.

Here's a quick look at the Johnson presidency. Each of his major acts are discussed with images and video web links. The Voting Rights Act, Tet Offensive, Civil Rights Act, and War on Poverty are defined.

Friedrich Hayek is known for his theories on the connection between economics and political science—and the way they influence each other. An informative video describes Hayek's political philosophy and his views on the importance of a...

Students examine the significance of the Statue of Liberty and how Americans view it as a historic and patriotic symbol. They brainstorm other historic sites and discuss the value and symbol portrayed by each one. Students read the...

Students examine the Arkansas as home front support during World War I. They determine why the troops who were overseas during the War were important to those at home. They look at the war effort and locate the area of Arkansas were...