Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Explores Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials and Article of Confederation summary, learn why the first U.S. national government plan contain critical flaws that prevent its success and how they were addressed when drafting the Constitution.

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of economic growth in the years after World War II.

What were the societal impact of the transcontinental railroad?

How can a leader build trust with the people they lead by taking responsibility for their decisions and actions? Explore the story of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the D-Day invasion. In this video determine how he exhibited the virtue of responsibility specifically during the Eisenhower D-Day speech.

What does the Statue of Liberty tell us about the concept of liberty? In this episode of BRIdge from the Past, Mary explores images of the Statue of Liberty and how the symbolism of Lady Liberty extends beyond just what is visible. A gift from the people of France, the Statue of Liberty has stood tall for over 135 years on Liberty Island. What does the history of New York City’s iconic monument reveal about its meaning? What do its physical features and construction suggest about France’s intention when gifting it to America?

What does the Constitution do? What are the principles of self-government in the Constitution? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials and United States Constitution summary, learn how the US Constitution was framed as a stronger, yet limited, government built upon certain principles. The US Constitution Explained | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/videos/the-constitution-explained-a-primary-source-close-read-w-bri

In this lesson, students will learn about the diligence of Henry Ford and how they can use their own diligence to be successful.

How did women contribute to the war efforts on both sides?