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American Independence Begins on Favorable Terms: Continental Congress Ratifies the Treaty of Paris
This day, in a sense, marks the anniversary of the beginning of American independence. While the American Revolution ended with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General George Washington at…
What’s New at Teaching American History?
We hope you have been enjoying the new Teaching American History website. We have the…
A Valley Forge Week-End Wrap Up
Most professional development takes place inside schools and school district offices, and good teachers glean…
Documents in Detail: The Webster-Hayne Debates
The Webster-Hayne Debates (1830) were the focus of the 20 NOV 2019 Documents in Detail…
Women’s Rights & Roles: The Early Republic
In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women…
How the Framers Understood Impeachment—And How Party Politics Altered Their Intent
With current news focusing on the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry, we asked Jeremy D.…
Does the Presidency Function as the Founders Intended?
[caption id="attachment_36053" align="alignleft" width="307"] Professor Stephen F. Knott[/caption] In his new study of the presidency,…
As the SCOTUS Term Begins: Teaching What Free Speech Means
The first Monday in October traditionally opens the Supreme Court’s yearly term. To mark this…
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father of the Commercial Republic
The theme of this year’s Teaching American History Saturday webinars is American Minds. Prominent scholars…
Saturday Webinar: Henry Clay
Live show aired at 11am, Saturday, 2 NOV 2019, with a focus on Henry Clay,…
Henry Clay: The Great Compromiser