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Use our special topic, theme, and exhibit-based DocsTeach pages. Each page includes primary sources and related document based activities.
America 250
Explore America's 100 Docs as we celebrate our 250th anniversary
The Constitution
Explore the Constitution and its "big ideas"
National History Day
Prepare for this year's National History Day contest
1970s America
Explore the 70s through the environment, energy crisis, & more
Amending America
Learn how we've attempted to form a more perfect union
American Indians
Explore Native American history with the US Government
American Revolution
Learn about the Revolution and the founding of a new nation
Congress
Learn how Congress works and its role through US history
Elections
Explore the campaign trail, the Electoral College, and voting
Labor History
Learn about child labor, labor unions, enslaved labor and more
Making Their Mark: Signatures
Explore the many ways people have "made their mark" on history
Nixon and Ford Years
Explore pivotal decisions in Presidential History from 1969-1977
Rights in America
Learn how we fought for, achieved, and protected our rights
Sports: All-American
Explore how sports have broken barriers and fought injustice
The Civil War
Learn why we discuss, debate, & disagree about the Civil War
The Vietnam War
Learn about the complexity of the Vietnam War
What's Cooking Uncle Sam
Explore the Government’s effect on what Americans eat
Women's Rights
Learn how women have participated as citizens since our founding
World War I
Explore primary sources and teaching activities about WWI
World War II
Explore primary sources and teaching activities about WWII