Teaching American History

Missouri, Dred Scott, and the Coming of the Civil War
2025-10-08 08:30 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | White Settlement, TX, 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, 76108, United States
The Civil War was the result of decades of issues, ideas, and actions by individuals and groups, across a less than 100-year-old America. In this seminar, teachers will explore the connection between emerging ideas about slavery and race, and a Supreme Court decision that contributed to the causes of the Civil War.
This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with Professor Monroe facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Teachers will receive a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.

The American Founding
2025-10-06 08:30 - 14:15 (America/Phoenix) | Parker, CO, Parker, CO, 80134, United States
The seminar offers an overview of the principles of the American Founding by exploring three historical stages of the American Revolution: colonial resistance in the 1760s and early 1770s, declaring independence, and the creation of new governments. Documents will include the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, but also Letter from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, Common Sense, and the Articles of Confederation.
This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with Professor Otto facilitating the conversation. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Teachers will receive a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.
