Hornbooks were a popular children’s teaching aid from the 1400s to the 1800s. They were made of various materials and built into the shape of a paddle with a protective coating. ...
Category: U.S. History Reading Passages
Critical Race Theory Principles: Why is it Controversial to Teach?
Why is everyone so concerned about something called “Critical Race Theory”? What is the controversy over teaching it in schools? After all, history is rather boring. Things...
There are various groups of indigenous people who live in an area around the North Pole known as the Arctic Circle. This area includes places like Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and the infamous...
The ability to express oneself is very important. Free speech is not only a basic part of a free society, it is important on a personal level. If an authority or teacher interferes with...
Strengths & Weaknesses of the Emancipation Proclamation: Road Toward Juneteenth
Juneteenth honors the day (June 19, 1865) when federal troops officially took control of Texas. Months after the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox and the asssassination of President...
Below is a summary of the Truman Administration. It is available to download as a PDF copy for yourself. If you need a digital copy there is a Google link provided as well. This is an ongoing...