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Abraham Lincoln and Emancipation
Essay - 2746 Words
Essay
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By the end of this section, you will explain how Lincoln’s leadership during the Civil War impacted American ideals over the course of the war
The Vietnam War: Ia Drang Valley
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Essay
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What lessons did the U.S. learn after the battle of Ia Drang?
The Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Essay - 2605 Words
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By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.
Pearl Harbor
Essay - 2162 Words
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By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences in attitudes about the nation's proper role in the world.
D-Day
Essay - 2083 Words
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By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
Essay - 1693 Words
Essay
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By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.
Handout A: George Washington (1732–1799)
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Activity
45 Min
In this lesson, students will study the life of George Washington.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
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Essay
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Why is Washington's crossing of the Delaware River so famous?
Under My Vine and Fig Tree: George Washington’s Resignation and Integrity – Handout A: Narrative
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Activity
Washington’s First Inaugural Address, 1789
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Activity
40 Min
Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
The Crash of 1929
Essay - 2169 Words
Essay
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By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of the Great Depression and its effects on the economy.
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
Essay - 3472 Words
Essay
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Why did the colonists declare independence from Britain?
Grant and Lee at Appomattox
Essay - 2057 Words
Essay
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By the end of this section, you will explain the various factors that contributed to the Union victory in the Civil War.