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#DidYouKnow? For two years, Thanksgiving was celebrated and recognized across two days. 🦃Find out why at @USNatArchives: archives.gov/legislative/fea…
ALT Senate Amendment for HJ RES 41
ALT Joint resolution document for H.J. RES. 41
In "Congress Protects the #RightToVote," students will use primary sources to evaluate Congress's actions and assess whether the Federal Government should have taken over from the states the power to qualify and register voters. #ArchivesForEducators archives.gov/legislative/res…
In our new lesson "Studying #USElections with Political Cartoons," students will analyze historic #politicalcartoons to learn about timeless features of elections within the two-party system. #ArchivesForEducators archives.gov/legislative/res…
#Preamble #WethePeople of the United States establish this Constitution for Union, Justice, Domestic Tranquility, Our General Welfare, and Liberty; for ourselves and our posterity. #MorePerfectEveryday #CivicsThroughHistory
Students will examine several historical congressional records from the #Reconstruction period to assess whether the documents show evidence that the Reconstruction period of American history should or should not be viewed as a revolution. #LearnFromHome archives.gov/legislative/res…
By exploring the app #CongressCreatesTheBillOfRights, students will learn about the historic role of #Congress in proposing amendments that shored up public support for the newly ratified #Constitution. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Students develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary source documents representing four major issues from the #ColdWarEra to #CampDavid. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Students explore #petitions, #correspondence, and #legislativerecords sent to #Congress as it debated suffrage prior to passage of the #19thAmendment. #TeachFromHome #LearnFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
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Students explore five aspects of #federalism and its role in #civiclife by completing the activities in this lesson. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
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Students learn about the #GreatSociety by analyzing if it extended the #NewDeal in time by continuing programs in the same spirit or extended its scope by addressing additional national issues, such as #civilrights. #LearnFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Play the Legislative Race and students will experience the law-making process designed by the Founders and incorporated into the Constitution. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Students use primary sources to study the #HetchHetchyValley environmental debate in #Congress, and analyze how those positions inform today’s environmental debates. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
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"Confidential" was crossed out during the declassification process, which may have happened before or after it entered @USNatArchives. We have lots of documents with stamps like "Top Secret" that can get kids interested in history! ow.ly/Cjfy50ze1Ih #TeachingTuesdays
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When you search for activities on DocsTeach (docsteach.org/activities), you'll land on the teacher page with instructions. Click the “Start Activity” button to launch the interactive student activity. Copy and share that URL with your students to complete.
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Students study the congressional process and analyze the #RulesOfDebate from the First Congress to shows how #civility played a central role in its actions. #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Students develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary source documents and #politicalcartoons about four major issues of the #PostWorldWarI and #1920sEra. #TeachFromHome #LearnFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
Students study a vetoed bill and #veto message to understand the veto and veto override process in #Congress. #checksandbalances #LearnFromHome #TeachFromHome #distancelearning archives.gov/legislative/res…
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From cartoons to petitions, the Center for Legislative Archives is full of great resources for teachers and researchers!⚡️ “#ArchivesChat with @CongressArchive”
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Thanks to everyone who asked questions today during the #ArchivesChat with @USNatArchives! We're always happy to share our resources with you and answer questions!
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