Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 1: Mapping America
Document 1.1 CHRISTOPHER AND BARTOLOMEO COLUMBUS, Map of Europe and North Africa (c. 1490)
Quiz for Document 1.1: Christopher and Bartolomeo Columbus, Map of Europe and North Africa (c. 1490)
Document 1.2 Piri Reis Map (1513)
Quiz for Document 1.2: Piri Reis Map (1513)
Document 1.3 Dauphin Map of Canada (c. 1543)
Quiz for Document 1.3: Dauphin Map of Canada (c. 1543)
Document 1.4 Map of Cuauhtinchan (1550)
Quiz for Document 1.4: Map of Cuauhtinchan (1550)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 1
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 1
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 1
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 2: Comparing Virginia and Massachusetts Bay Colonies
Document 2.1 JOHN SMITH, The Commodities in Virginia (c. 1612)
Quiz for Document 2.1: John Smith, The Commodities in Virginia (c. 1612)
Document 2.2 Powhatan’s Viewpoint, as Reported by John Smith (1608)
Quiz for Document 2.2: Powhatan’s Viewpoint, as Reported by John Smith (1608)
Document 2.3 JOHN WINTHROP, A Model of Christian Charity (1630)
Quiz for Document 2.3: John Winthrop, A Model of Christian Charity (1630)
Document 2.4 RICHARD FRETHORNE, Letter Home from Virginia (1623)
Quiz for Document 2.4: Richard Frethorne, Letter Home from Virginia (1623)
Document 2.5 Letter Home from Massachusetts Bay (1631)
Quiz for Document 2.5: Letter Home from Massachusetts Bay (1631)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 2
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 2
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 2
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 3: The Atlantic Slave Trade
Document 3.1 VENTURE SMITH, A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa (1798)
Quiz for Document 3.1: Venture Smith, A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa (1798)
Document 3.2 THOMAS PHILLIPS, Voyage of the Hannibal (1694)
Quiz for Document 3.2: Thomas Phillips, Voyage of the Hannibal (1694)
Document 3.3 WILLEM BOSMAN, A New and Accurate Description of the Coast of Guinea (1703)
Quiz for Document 3.3: Willem Bosman, A New and Accurate Description of the Coast of Guinea (1703)
Document 3.4 OLAUDAH EQUIANO, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (1789)
Quiz for Document 3.4: Olaudah Equiano, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (1789)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 3
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 3
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 3
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 4: A New Commercial Culture in Boston
Document 4.1 Ship Arrivals and Departures at Boston (1707)
Quiz for Document 4.1: Ship Arrivals and Departures at Boston (1707)
Document 4.2 Goods for Sale (1720)
Quiz for Document 4.2: Goods for Sale (1720)
Document 4.3 Advertisement for Musical Instruments (1716)
Quiz for Document 4.3: Advertisement for Musical Instruments (1716)
Document 4.4 Chest of Drawers (c. 1735–1739)
Quiz for Document 4.4: Chest of Drawers (c. 1735–1739)
Document 4.5 Advertisement for Runaway Slave (1744)
Quiz for Document 4.5: Advertisement for Runaway Slave (1744)
Document 4.6 Letter from a Boston Protester (1737)
Quiz for Document 4.6: Letter from a Boston Protester (1737)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 4
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 4
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 4
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 5: Defining Liberty, Defining America
Document 5.1 The Albany Plan of Union (1754)
Quiz for Document 5.1: The Albany Plan of Union (1754)
Document 5.2 Boycott Agreement of Women in Boston (1770)
Quiz for Document 5.2: Boycott Agreement of Women in Boston (1770)
Document 5.3 PETER BESTES AND MASSACHUSETTS SLAVES, Letter to Local Representatives (1773)
Quiz for Document 5.3: Peter Bestes and Massachusetts Slaves, Letter to Local Representatives (1773)
Document 5.4 Committees of Correspondence (1773)
Quiz for Document 5.4: Committees of Correspondence (1773)
Document 5.5 J. HECTOR ST. JOHN DE CREVECOEUR, Letters from an American Farmer (1782)
Quiz for Document 5.5: J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur, Letters from an American Farmer (1782)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 5
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 5
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 5
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 6: Loyalists in the American Revolution
Document 6.1 JOSEPH GALLOWAY, Speech to Continental Congress (1774)
Quiz for Document 6.1: Joseph Galloway, Speech to Continental Congress (1774)
Document 6.2 CHARLES INGLIS, The True Interest of America Impartially Stated (1776)
Quiz for Document 6.2: Charles Inglis, The True Interest of America Impartially Stated (1776)
Document 6.3 HANNAH GRIFFITS, Response to Thomas Paine (1777)
Quiz for Document 6.3: Hannah Griffits, Response to Thomas Paine (1777)
Document 6.4 Joseph Brant (Mohawk) Expresses Loyalty to the Crown (1776)
Quiz for Document 6.4: Joseph Brant (Mohawk) Expresses Loyalty to the Crown (1776)
Document 6.5 BOSTON KING, Memoirs of the Life of Boston King (1798)
Quiz for Document 6.5: Boston King, Memoirs of the Life of Boston King (1778)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 6
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 6
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 6
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 7: The Whiskey Rebellion
Document 7.1 Resolution to the Pennsylvania Legislature (1791)
Quiz for Document 7.1: Resolution to the Pennsylvania Legislature (1791)
Document 7.2 The Pittsburgh Resolution (1794)
Quiz for Document 7.2: The Pittsburgh Resolution (1794)
Document 7.3 GEORGE WASHINGTON, Proclamation against the Rebels (1794)
Quiz for Document 7.3: George Washington, Proclamation against the Rebels (1794)
Document 7.4 ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Letter to George Washington (August 5, 1794)
Quiz for Document 7.4: Alexander Hamilton, Letter to George Washington (August 5, 1794)
Document 7.5 JAMES MADISON, Letter to James Monroe (December 4, 1794)
Quiz for Document 7.5: James Madison, Letter to James Monroe (December 4, 1794)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 7
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 7
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 7
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 8: Race Relations in the Early Republic
Document 8.1 Confession of Solomon (September 1800)
Quiz for Document 8.1: Confession of Solomon (September 1800)
Document 8.2 ANDREW JACKSON, Runaway Slave Advertisement (1804)
Quiz for Document 8.2: Andrew Jackson, Runaway Slave Advertisement (1804)
Document 8.3 ROBERT SUTCLIFF, Travels in Some Parts of North America (1812)
Quiz for Document 8.3: Robert Sutcliff, Travels in Some Parts of North America (1812)
Document 8.4 Free Blacks in Philadelphia Oppose Colonization (1817)
Quiz for Document 8.4: Free Blacks in Philadelphia Oppose Colonization (1817)
Document 8.5 RICHARD ALLEN, Excerpt from The Life, Experience, and Gospel Labours of the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen (1833)
Quiz for Document 8.5: Richard Allen, Excerpt from The Life, Experience, and Gospel Labours of the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen (1833)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 8
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 8
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 8
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 9: The Panic of 1819
Document 9.1 Auction in Chatham Square (1820)
Quiz for Document 9.1: Auction in Chatham Square (1820)
Document 9.2 JAMES FLINT, Account of the Panic (1820)
Quiz for Document 9.2: James Flint, Account of the Panic (1820)
Document 9.3 VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, Antitariff Petition (1820)
Quiz for Document 9.3: Virginia Agricultural Society, Antitariff Petition (1820)
Document 9.4 JAMES KENT, Arguments against Expanding Male Voting Rights (1821)
Quiz for Document 9.4: James Kent, Arguments against Expanding Male Voting Rights (1821)
Document 9.5 NATHAN SANFORD, Arguments for Expanding Male Voting Rights (1821)
Quiz for Document 9.5: Nathan Sanford, Arguments for Expanding Male Voting Rights (1821)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 9
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 9
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 9
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 10: The Cherokee Removal
Document 10.1 ANDREW JACKSON, Second Annual Message (1830)
Quiz for Document 10.1: Andrew Jackson, Second Annual Message (1830)
Document 10.2 Petition of the Women’s Councils to the Cherokee National Council (1831)
Quiz for Document 10.2: Petition of the Women’s Councils to the Cherokee National Council (1831)
Document 10.3 JOHN MARSHALL, Majority Opinion, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831)
Quiz for Document 10.3: John Marshall, Majority Opinion, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831)
Document 10.4 Andrew Jackson as the Great Father (c. 1835)
Quiz for Document 10.4: Andrew Jackson as the Great Father (c. 1835)
Document 10.5 JOHN ROSS, On the Treaty of New Echota (1836)
Quiz for Document 10.5: John Ross, On the Treaty of New Echota (1836)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking Through Sources 10
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 10
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 10
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 11: Debating Abolition
Document 11.1 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON, On the Constitution and the Union (1832)
Quiz for Document 11.1: William Lloyd Garrison, On the Constitution and the Union (1832)
Document 11.2 ANGELINA GRIMKÉ, Appeal to the Christian Women of the South (1836)
Quiz for Document 11.2: Angelina Grimké, Appeal to the Christian Women of the South (1836)
Document 11.3 STEPHEN SYMONDS FOSTER, The Brotherhood of Thieves (1843)
Quiz for Document 11.3: Stephen Symonds Foster, The Brotherhood of Thieves (1843)
Document 11.4 Liberty Party Platform (1844)
Quiz for Document 11.4: Liberty Party Platform (1844)
Document 11.5 FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Abolitionism and the Constitution (1851)
Quiz for Document 11.5: Frederick Douglass, Abolitionism and the Constitution (1851)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 11
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 11
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 11
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 12: Sectional Politics and the Rise of the Republican Party
Document 12.1 ABRAHAM LINCOLN, On Slavery (1854)
Quiz for Document 12.1: Abraham Lincoln, On Slavery (1854)
Document 12.2 Republican Party Platform (1856)
Quiz for Document 12.2: Republican Party Platform (1856)
Document 12.3 CHARLES SUMNER, The Crime against Kansas (1856)
Quiz for Document 12.3: Charles Sumner, The Crime against Kansas (1856)
Document 12.4 LYDIA MARIA CHILD, Letters to Mrs. S. B. Shaw and Miss Lucy Osgood (1856)
Quiz for Document 12.4: Lydia Maria Child, Letters to Mrs. S. B. Shaw and Miss Lucy Osgood (1856)
Document 12.5 The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858)
Quiz for Document 12.5: The Lincol
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 12
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 12
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 12
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 13: Home-Front Protest during the Civil War
Document 13.1 JOHN BEAUCHAMP JONES, The Richmond Bread Riot (1866)
Quiz for Document 13.1: John Beauchamp Jones, The Richmond Bread Riot (1866)
Document 13.2 Testimony of New York City Draft Riot Victim Mrs. Statts, Collected by the Committee of Merchants for the Relief of Colored People, Suffering from the Late Riots (1863)
Quiz for Document 13.2: Testimony of New York City Draft Riot Victim, Mrs. Statts, Collected by the Committee of Merchants for the Relief of Colored People, Suffering from the Late Riots (1863)
Document 13.3 CLEMENT L. VALLANDIGHAM, The Civil War in America (1863)
Quiz for Document 13.3: Clement L. Vallandigham, The Civil War in America (1863)
Document 13.4 Calls for Peace in North Carolina (1863)
Quiz for Document 13.4: Calls for Peace in North Carolina (1863)
Document 13.5 ELLA GERTRUDE CLANTON THOMAS, Diary (1864)
Quiz for Document 13.5: Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas, Diary (1864)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 13
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 13
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 13
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 14: Reconstruction in South Carolina
Document 14.1 COLORED PEOPLE’S CONVENTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Memorial to Congress (1865)
Quiz for Document 14.1: Colored People’s Convention of South Carolina, Memorial to Congress (1865)
Document 14.2 LOTTIE ROLLIN, Address on Universal Suffrage (1870)
Quiz for Document 14.2: Lottie Rollin, Address on Universal Suffrage (1870)
Document 14.3 ROBERT BROWN ELLIOTT, In Defense of the Civil Rights Bill (1874)
Quiz for Document 14.3: Robert Brown Elliott, In Defense of the Civil Rights Bill (1874)
Document 14.4 JAMES SHEPHERD PIKE, The Prostrate State (1874)
Quiz for Document 14.4: James Shepherd Pike, The Prostrate State (1874)
Document 14.5 ULYSSES S. GRANT, Letter to South Carolina Governor D. H. Chamberlain (1876)
Quiz for Document 14.5: Ulysses S. Grant, Letter to South Carolina Governor D. H. Chamberlain (1876)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 14
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 14
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 14
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 15: Women in the West
Document 15.1 MARTHA JANE CANNARY BURK, The Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane (1896)
Quiz for Document 15.1: Martha Jane Cannary Burk, The Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane (1896)
Document 15.2 Black Migrants to Kansas (1880)
Quiz for Document 15.2: Black Migrants to Kansas (1880)
Document 15.3 A Prostitute’s Contract (1886)
Quiz for Document 15.3: A Prostitute’s Contract (1886)
Document 15.4 ABIGAIL SCOTT DUNIWAY, Speaking Out for the Right to Vote (1914)
Quiz for Document 15.4: Abigail Scott Duniway, Speaking Out for the Right to Vote (1914)
Document 15.5 CAROLINE NICHOLS CHURCHILL, Fighting for Woman Suffrage in Colorado (1909)
Quiz for Document 15.5: Caroline Nichols Churchill, Fighting for Woman Suffrage in Colorado (1909)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 15
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 15
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 15
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 16: Labor and Race in the New South
Document 16.1 HENRY GRADY, The New South (1890)
Quiz for Document 16.1: Henry Grady, The New South (1890)
Document 16.2 Testimony of North Carolina Industrial Workers (1887)
Quiz for Document 16.2: Testimony of North Carolina Industrial Workers (1887)
Document 16.3 Sharecropper’s Contract (1882)
Quiz for Document 16.3: Sharecropper’s Contract (1882)
Document 16.4 Mississippi Constitution (1890)
Quiz for Document 16.4: Mississippi Constitution (1890)
Document 16.5 JUSTICE HENRY BILLINGS BROWN, Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Quiz for Document 16.5: Justice Henry Billings Brown, Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 16
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 16
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 16
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 17: The Meanings of Populism
Document 17.1 FRANK DOSTER, Labor Day Speech (1894)
Quiz for Document 17.1: Frank Doster, Labor Day Speech (1894)
Document 17.2 REVEREND J. L. MOORE, The Colored Farmers’ Alliance (1891)
Quiz for Document 17.2: Reverend J. L. Moore, The Colored Farmers’ Alliance (1891)
Document 17.3 THOMAS E. WATSON, The Negro Question in the South (1892)
Quiz for Document 17.3: Thomas E. Watson, The Negro Question in the South (1892)
Document 17.4 The People’s Party Tree (1895)
Quiz for Document 17.4: The People’s Party Tree (1895)
Document 17.5 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Cross of Gold Speech (1896)
Quiz for Document 17.5: William Jennings Bryan, Cross of Gold Speech (1896)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 17
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 17
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 17
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 18: Class and Leisure in the American City
Document 18.1 Elephant Ride at Coney Island (1911)
Quiz for Document 18.1: Elephant Ride at Coney Island (1911)
Document 18.2 International Contest for the Heavyweight Championship (1907)
Quiz for Document 18.2: International Contest for the Heavyweight Championship (1907)
Document 18.3 JOSEPH RUMSHINSKY, The Living Orphan (1914)
Quiz for Document 18.3: Joseph Rumshinsky, The Living Orphan (1914)
Document 18.4 HUTCHINS HAPGOOD, Types from City Streets (1910)
Quiz for Document 18.4: Hutchins Hapgood, Types from City Streets (1910)
Document 18.5 THORSTEIN VEBLEN, The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899)
Quiz for Document 18.5: Thorstein Veblen, The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 18
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 18
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 18
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 19: Progressivism and Social Control
Document 19.1 FRANCES WILLARD, On Behalf of Home Protection (1884)
Quiz for Document 19.1: Frances Willard, On Behalf of Home Protection (1884)
Document 19.2 Abstinence Poster (1919)
Quiz for Document 19.2: Abstinence Poster (1919)
Document 19.3 Indiana Sterilization Law (1907)
Quiz for Document 19.3: Indiana Sterilization Law (1907)
Document 19.4 The Immigration Act of 1917
Quiz for Document 19.4: The Immigration Act of 1917
Document 19.5 Sanitary Precaution (c. 1914)
Quiz for Document 19.5: Sanitary Precaution (c. 1914)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 19
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 19
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 19
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 20: The Committee on Public Information and Wartime Propaganda
Document 20.1 POEM READ BY FOUR-MINUTE MEN, It’s Duty Boy (c. 1918)
Quiz for Document 20.1: It’s Duty Boy (c. 1918)
Document 20.2 Halt the Hun! (c. 1918)
Quiz for Document 20.2: Halt the Hun! (c. 1918)
Document 20.3 Advertisement in History Teacher’s Magazine (1917)
Quiz for Document 20.3: Advertisement in History Teacher’s Magazine (1917)
Document 20.4 He Will Come Back a Better Man! (1918)
Quiz for Document 20.4: He Will Come Back a Better Man! (1918)
Document 20.5 GEORGE CREEL, The “Censorship” Bugbear (1920)
Quiz for Document 20.5: George Creel, The “Censorship” Bugbear (1920)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 20
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 20
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 20
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 21: The Scopes “Monkey Trial”
Document 21.1 The Butler Act (1925)
Quiz for Document 21.1: The Butler Act (1925)
Document 21.2 CLARENCE DARROW, Trial Speech (July 13, 1925)
Quiz for Document 21.2: Clarence Darrow, Trial Speech (July 13, 1925)
Document 21.3 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Trial Speech (July 16, 1925)
Quiz for Document 21.3: William Jennings Bryan, Trial Speech (July 16, 1925)
Document 21.4 Cartoon from the Chicago Defender (June 20, 1925)
Quiz for Document 21.4: Cartoon from the Chicago Defender (June 20, 1925)
Document 21.5 Poem by Mrs. E. P. Blair, Nashville Tennessean (June 29, 1925)
Quiz for Document 21.5: Poem by Mrs. E. P. Blair, Nashville Tennessean (June 29, 1925)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 21
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 21
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 21
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 22: Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal and Its Critics
Document 22.1 FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT, Fireside Chat Transcript (May 7, 1933)
Quiz for Document 22.1: Franklin Roosevelt, Fireside Chat Transcript (May 7, 1933)
Document 22.2 Give a Man a Job! Transcript (1933)
Quiz for Document 22.2: Give a Man a Job! Transcript (1933)
Document 22.3 FRANK E. GANNETT, Letter on Court Packing (1937)
Quiz for Document 22.3: Frank E. Gannett, Letter on Court Packing (1937)
Document 22.4 Republican Party National Platform (1936)
Quiz for Document 22.4: Republican Party National Platform (1936)
Document 22.5 HUEY P. LONG, Criticism of Franklin Roosevelt (1935)
Quiz for Document 22.5: Huey P. Long, Criticism of Franklin Roosevelt (1935)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 22
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 22
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 22
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 23: Anti-Japanese Prejudice during World War II
Document 23.1 Why We Fight: Prelude to War Transcript (1942)
Quiz for Document 23.1: Why We Fight: Prelude to War Transcript (1942)
Document 23.2 Poster to All Persons of Japanese Ancestry (1942)
Quiz for Document 23.2: Poster to All Persons of Japanese Ancestry (1942)
Document 23.3 CHIEF JUSTICE HARLAN F. STONE, Hirabayashi v. United States Decision (1943)
Quiz for Document 23.3: Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, Hirabayashi v. United States Decision (1943)
Document 23.4 JUSTICE FRANK MURPHY, Dissent in Korematsu v. United States (1944)
Quiz for Document 23.4: Justice Frank Murphy, Dissent in Korematsu v. United States (1944)
Document 23.5 CHARLES KIKUCHI, Internment Diary (1942)
Quiz for Document 23.5: Charles Kikuchi, Internment Diary (1942)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 23
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 23
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 23
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 24: The Korean War
Document 24.1 SIDNEY W. SOUERS, NSC 48 (December 1949)
Quiz for Document 24.1: Sidney W. Souers, NSC 48 (December 1949)
Document 24.2 TERENTI SHTYKOV, Telegram (January 19, 1950)
Quiz for Document 24.2: Terenti Shtykov, Telegram (January 19, 1950)
Document 24.3 HARRY TRUMAN, Radio Address on Korea (April 11, 1951)
Quiz for Document 24.3: Harry Truman, Radio Address on Korea (April 11, 1951)
Document 24.4 DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, Speech before Congress (April 19, 1951)
Quiz for Document 24.4: Douglas MacArthur, Speech before Congress (April 19, 1951)
Document 24.5 HERBERT BLOCK, “We’ve Been Using More of a Roundish One,” Washington Post (May 1951)
Quiz for Document 24.5: Herbert Block, “We’ve Been Using More of a Roundish One,” Washington Post (May 1951)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 24
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 24
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 24
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 25: The Postwar Suburbs
Document 25.1 Metropolitan Highway Construction: Boston Transcript (1955)
Quiz for Document 25.1: Metropolitan Highway Construction: Boston Transcript (1955)
Document 25.2 In the Suburbs Transcript (1957)
Quiz for Document 25.2: In the Suburbs Transcript (1957)
Document 25.3 HARRY HENDERSON, “The Mass-Produced Suburbs” (1953)
Quiz for Document 25.3: Harry Henderson, The Mas
Document 25.4 MALVINA REYNOLDS, “Little Boxes” (1962)
Quiz for Document 25.4: Malvina Reynolds, Little Boxes (1962)
Document 25.5 JACKIE ROBINSON, Testimony before the United States Commission on Civil Rights (1959)
Quiz for Document 25.5: Jackie Robinson, Testimony before the United States Commission on Civil Rights (1959)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 25
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 25
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 25
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 26: Debating the Vietnam War
Document 26.1 Telephone Conversations between Lyndon Johnson and Senator Richard Russell (May 27, 1964)
Quiz for Document 26.1: Telephone Conversations between Lyndon Johnson and Senator Richard Russell (May 27, 1964)
Document 26.2 LYNDON JOHNSON, “Peace without Conquest” Speech at Johns Hopkins University (April 7, 1965)
Quiz for Document 26.2: Lyndon Johnson, “Peace without Conquest” Speech at Johns Hopkins University (April 7, 1965)
Document 26.3 HERBERT BLOCK, “Our Position Hasn’t Changed at All,” Washington Post (June 17, 1965)
Quiz for Document 26.3: Herbert Block, “Our Position Hasn’t Changed at All,” Washington Post (June 17, 1965)
Document 26.4 STUDENT NONVIOLENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE, Statement on Vietnam (January 6, 1966)
Quiz for Document 26.4: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Statement on Vietnam (January 6, 1966)
Document 26.5 ROBERT F. KENNEDY, “Vietnam Illusions” (February 8, 1968)
Quiz for Document 26.5: Robert F. Kennedy, Vietnam Illusions (February 8, 1968)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 26
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 26
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 26
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 27: Women’s Liberation
Document 27.1 No More Miss America! (1968)
Quiz for Document 27.1: No More Miss America! (1968)
Document 27.2 GLORIA STEINEM, Women Freeing the Men, Too (1970)
Quiz for Document 27.2: Gloria Steinem, Women Freeing the Men, Too (1970)
Document 27.3 NATIONAL BLACK FEMINIST ORGANIZATION, Statement of Purpose (1973)
Quiz for Document 27.3: National Black Feminist Organization, Statement of Purpose (1973)
Document 27.4 PAT MAINARDI, The Politics of Housework (1970)
Quiz for Document 27.4: Pat Mainardi, The Politics of Housework (1970)
Document 27.5 PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY, What’s Wrong with “Equal Rights” for Women? (1972)
Quiz for Document 27.5: Phyllis Schlafly, What’s Wrong with “Equal Rights” for Women? (1972)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 27
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 27
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 27
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 28: Ronald Reagan and the End of the Cold War
Document 28.1 RONALD REAGAN, Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals (1983)
Quiz for Document 28.1: Ronald Reagan, Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals (1983)
Document 28.2 GERALDINE FERRARO, Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address (1984)
Quiz for Document 28.2: Geraldine Ferraro, Vice Presidential Nomination Acceptance Address (1984)
Document 28.3 TONY AUTH, Cartoon, Philadelphia Inquirer (ca. 1988)
Quiz for Document 28.3: Tony Auth, Cartoon, Philadelphia Inquirer (ca. 1988)
Document 28.4 RONALD REAGAN, Address at Moscow State University (1988)
Quiz for Document 28.4: Ronald Reagan, Address at Moscow State University (1988)
Document 28.5 MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, Speech before the Central Committee (January 27, 1987)
Quiz for Document 28.5: Mikhail Gorbachev, Speech before the Central Committee (January 27, 1987)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 28
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 28
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 28
Introduction to Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 29: The Environment and Federal Policy in the Twenty-First Century
Document 29.1 GEORGE W. BUSH, Press Release on Global Climate Change (2001)
Quiz for Document 29.1: George W. Bush, Press Release on Global Climate Change (2001)
Document 29.2 LESTER BROWN, Outgrowing the Earth (2004)
Quiz for Document 29.2: Lester Brown, Outgrowing the Earth (2004)
Document 29.3 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Environmental Justice Act (2007)
Quiz for Document 29.3: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Environmental Justice Act (2007)
Document 29.4 BARACK OBAMA, State of the Union Address (2012)
Quiz for Document 29.4: Barack Obama, State of the Union Address (2012)
Document 29.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Climate Change Facts (2012)
Quiz for Document 29.5: Environmental Protection Agency, Climate Change Facts (2012)
Interpret the Evidence and Put It in Context
Organize the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 29
Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 29
Essay Questions for Thinking through Sources 29