America in World War I
Gather with a small group of teachers from around the country for three days immersed in discussion and exploration of a single topic in American history. Multi-Day Seminars are a […]
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Gather with a small group of teachers from around the country for three days immersed in discussion and exploration of a single topic in American history. Multi-Day Seminars are a […]
Harlem became the hub of African American culture in the 1920’s and 30’s and the extraordinary writing that developed during this time continues to influence American literature and culture. This […]
Step into the summer of 1776 and uncover the story behind America’s iconic Declaration of Independence. In this webinar, we’ll trace Jefferson’s thought from first to final draft, explore the […]
The rise of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is a story that has often been told. This seminar will focus on Truman’s and Eisenhower’s policies on […]
The controversy to use atomic weapons in World War II did not begin after Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed; rather there were heated debates within the Truman administration and the […]
This seminar offers an overview of the principles of the American Founding and the documents that embody them, especially the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. These principles will be […]
This seminar will discuss readings that address such issues as political developments in North America and the British empire and the arguments for and against independence, culminating in the Declaration […]
There have been thousands of books and articles written about the Declaration of Independence, and its ringing words make an appearance in every American History textbook. Given all of this […]
This seminar will focus on the roots of Jim Crow in the late 19th century. What was the catalyst for Jim Crow legislation? How did the laws and customs of […]
In the aftermath of WWI African Americans embraced the philosophy of resistance to white supremacy. When racial strife erupted in the streets of cities across the nation, black veterans and […]