- The Declaration of Independence: Analyze the primary source document that declared the United States’ independence from Britain and discuss its historical context and significance.
- The Gettysburg Address: Examine Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech and explore the impact it had on the Civil War and American society.
- The Emancipation Proclamation: Study the document issued by President Lincoln, which freed slaves in the Confederate states during the Civil War, and examine its implications for the abolitionist movement.
- The Seneca Falls Declaration: Dive into the primary source document from the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, and discuss its role in the fight for gender equality.
- The Articles of Confederation: Analyze the first constitution of the United States and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses that led to its eventual replacement by the U.S. Constitution.
- The Federalist Papers: Explore a selection of these essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay and analyze their arguments in support of the newly proposed U.S. Constitution.
- The Monroe Doctrine: Examine President James Monroe’s foreign policy statement and its impact on the United States’ relations with European powers during the early 19th century.
- The Japanese Internment Executive Order: Study this primary source document issued during World War II and analyze the government’s decision to intern Japanese Americans and its implications for civil liberties.
- Brown v. Board of Education Decision: Dive into the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on racial segregation in schools and discuss its significance in the civil rights movement.
- The Watergate Tapes: Analyze excerpts from the secret recordings that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and discuss their role in shaping public trust in government.
