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SUMMARY:The Causes of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:The decade that preceded Abraham Lincoln’s presidential election\, the onset of secession\, and eventual civil war saw an America increasingly divided over the future of slavery in the United States. This seminar will explore the events and turmoil that ultimately led to the greatest conflict this nation endured. The readings that follow present a diversity of opinions regarding that division\, and how best to resolve what Harry V. Jaffa called “the crisis of the house divided.” \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Professor 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.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/tx-the-causes-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Bismarck\, ND\, Bismarck\, ND\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Day
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SUMMARY:Détente and Later Cold War
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will focus on the later Cold War years during the presidencies of Nixon\, Carter\, and Reagan. Their approach to Détente\, foreign relations with the Soviet Union\, China\, and the ending of the Vietnam War. \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Professor 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.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/detente-and-later-cold-war-crandall-tx/
LOCATION:Bismarck\, ND\, Bismarck\, ND\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Day
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SUMMARY:The World Wars and the American State
DESCRIPTION: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 free opportunity for teachers hosted near an important historical site. Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the provided course packet. Once the seminar begins\, the discussion leader guides a peer-to-peer\, text-based conversation among all participants. Meals\, materials\, single-occupancy rooms\, and historical site visits are 100% covered by Teaching American History. At the end of each course\, every teacher receives a letter of participation for fifteen contact hours of continuing education and a stipend of $600 to help defray travel costs.  \nThe World Wars unleashed destruction on such a massive scale\, and in such a short period of time\, that the nation-states involved were all pressured to make extraordinary efforts to marshal the total resources at their disposal to survive and seek victory. The demands of  these total wars would fundamentally transform the American State\, as the federal government\, particularly the executive branch\, took unprecedented powers to enlist millions of its citizens into the armed forces and to turn the United States’ immense industrial capacity into what Franklin Roosevelt called “the arsenal of democracy.”  This seminar will examine the effects that transformation had on the American state\, on the constitutional balance between the branches of government and between the federal and state governments\, and on the relationship of citizens to the state.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/the-world-wars-and-the-american-state-3/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, 910 N. Harbor Dr.\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend & Summer
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SUMMARY:Inside the Writing of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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 role of the Committee of Five\, and dive into the politics of the Second Continental Congress. Perfect for social studies educators who want to bring the drama\, debate\, and daring ideas of the Revolution to life in their classrooms.  \n  \nOur live teacher webinars provide content-rich and interactive professional development through conversation.  We’ll share a reading packet with registrants several weeks before the event and provide space for early discussion between participants.  The documents\, pre-seminar conversation\, and questions asked in the discussion board are vital to shaping the direction of the panelists’ conversation.  Audience members ask questions during the event\, comment in the lively chat\, and share resources and ideas. \nOur online seminars meet monthly on select Saturday mornings from 10.45 am–12 pm ET. Those who remain digitally present for the duration of the conversation will receive an attendance letter from Teaching American History for 1.25 hours of professional development.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/insidethewritingofthedeclaration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:We Insist: An Africana Journey Through History\, Music\, and Culture
DESCRIPTION: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 free opportunity for teachers hosted near an important historical site. Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the provided course packet. Once the seminar begins\, the discussion leader guides a peer-to-peer\, text-based conversation among all participants. Meals\, materials\, single-occupancy rooms\, and historical site visits are 100% covered by Teaching American History. At the end of each course\, every teacher receives a letter of participation for fifteen contact hours of continuing education and a stipend of $600 to help defray travel costs.  \nInspired by Max Roach’s groundbreaking 1960 album “We Insist! Freedom Now Suite\,” this seminar explores the powerful intersections of music\, history\, and culture across the African diaspora. Using the album as a point of departure\, teachers will trace the struggles and triumphs of Black communities from the civil rights and anti-colonial movements of the mid-20th century to contemporary global movements for liberation. Through close listening\, critical readings\, and interdisciplinary analysis\, we will examine how music functions as both a historical document and a tool for resistance\, healing\, and collective identity. Students will engage with jazz\, freedom songs\, and other forms of Black musical expression to understand how sound embodies protest and possibility. This journey will serve as a soundtrack as we navigate through the collections at the International African American Museum.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/we-insist-an-africana-journey-through-history-music-and-culture/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC\, SC\, 29401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend & Summer
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