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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence in Crisis: Dred Scott & Slavery
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence in Crisis: Origins of the Civil War is a live\, interactive webinar series for secondary social studies teachers that centers the Declaration of Independence in the antebellum era. Through discussion of primary sources\, participants will explore how its ideals fueled the debates and divisions that led to civil war and stood at the heart of the nation’s most profound test. \nThis session examines Dred Scott v. Sandford and its challenge to the Declaration of Independence and its claim that liberty and equality are universal principles. Through primary sources\, participants will analyze how the ruling and its dissent intensified conflict over the nation’s founding ideals. \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/the-declaration-of-independence-in-crisis-dred-scott-slavery/
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SUMMARY:First Three Presidents
DESCRIPTION:The presidencies of George Washington\, John Adams\, and Thomas Jefferson established precedents and dealt with issues of executive power. This seminar will examine documents from the Washington\, Adams and Jefferson administrations including topics like the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Louisiana Purchase. \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Discussion Leader 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/first-three-presidents/
LOCATION:Vandalia\, IL\, Vandalia\, IL\, 62471\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Three Presidents
DESCRIPTION:The presidencies of George Washington\, John Adams\, and Thomas Jefferson established precedents and dealt with issues of executive power. This seminar will examine documents from the Washington\, Adams and Jefferson administrations including topics like the Alien and Sedition Acts and the Louisiana Purchase. \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Discussion Leader 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/first-three-presidents-2/
LOCATION:Vandalia\, IL\, Vandalia\, IL\, 62471\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Day
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SUMMARY:Westward Expansion
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will focus on America’s westward expansion and its “Manifest Destiny” to expand from sea to shining sea. This seminar will consider the purposes for westward expansion\, Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy and westward expansion’s impact on slavery. \nThis program will be conducted as a discussion\, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings\, and with the Discussion Leader 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. All attendees will receive a Letter of Attendance at the end of the seminar.
URL:https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/westward-expansion-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte\, MI\, 1790 Packard Highway\, Charlotte\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:One Day
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SUMMARY:The Causes of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:The decade that preceded Abraham Lincoln’s presidential election and the onset of secession and 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 Discussion Leader 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/the-causes-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Goshen\, NY\, Goshen\, NY\, United States
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