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A historic painting of Abraham Lincoln with seven men in a room, seated around a table with documents.
Document titled "Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln, featuring annotations on historical significance and context.
A photo of Abraham Lincoln, the 16 th president of the United States
Black and white image of soldiers marching along a dusty path surrounded by trees.

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A historic painting of Abraham Lincoln with seven men in a room, seated around a table with documents.
Abraham Lincoln and Emancipation
Essay - 2746 Words

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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
Document titled "Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln, featuring annotations on historical significance and context.
Primary Source: Gettysburg Address Annotated
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A photo of Abraham Lincoln, the 16 th president of the United States
Handout A: Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
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Black and white image of soldiers marching along a dusty path surrounded by trees.
The Vietnam War: Ia Drang Valley
Essay - 2113 Words

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What lessons did the U.S. learn after the battle of Ia Drang?
Three individuals in military-style clothing standing outdoors in a snowy landscape, partially obscured by foliage.
The Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir
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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.
Map showing the air attack routes on Oahu during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 8, 1941.
Pearl Harbor
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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.
A military leader addresses soldiers in field uniforms, surrounded by troops in a wartime setting.
D-Day
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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.
Five soldiers raising the American flag on a rocky summit during a battle.
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.
A historical document featuring George Washington's portrait and text discussing his role in the Continental Army.
Handout A: George Washington (1732–1799)
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45 Min

In this lesson, students will study the life of George Washington.
George Washington leading troops across the icy Delaware River during the American Revolution.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
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Why is Washington's crossing of the Delaware River so famous?
Decorative image.
Under My Vine and Fig Tree: George Washington’s Resignation and Integrity – Handout A: Narrative
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President George Washington
Washington’s First Inaugural Address, 1789
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40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
Document titled "Washington's Farewell Address (1796)" with annotations discussing its significance and context.
Washington’s Farewell Address Annotated
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Crowd gathered outside the American Union Bank during the Great Depression era, showcasing economic hardship.
The Crash of 1929
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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.
A historical document about FDR's Fireside Chats and his identity, featuring a photo of him speaking.
You Felt He was Talking to You – Handout A: Narrative
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Image of Martin Luther King Jr. delivering a speech at a civil rights rally with a focused audience in the background.
I Have a Dream – Handout A: Narrative
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Portrait of George Mason (1725-1792), an influential statesman and founding figure of the United States.
Handout A: George Mason (1725-1792)
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15 Min

Scene depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence with historical figures in a formal setting.
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
Essay - 3472 Words

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Why did the colonists declare independence from Britain?
Text document titled "General Dwight D. Eisenhower: D-Day and Responsibility" with a narrative background on WWII events.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower: D-Day and Responsibility – Handout A: Narrative
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Document discussing President Eisenhower's response to the Little Rock Crisis and the integration of schools.
Handout A: Eisenhower and the Little Rock Crisis
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An image of Union general Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate commander Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House as they agree to terms of Lee’s surrender
Grant and Lee at Appomattox
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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.