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November 15, 2018

NHD 2018 Conflict & Compromise Topic Ideas: U.S. History Mid-19th Century

August 15, 2017 by Barat PSN 1 Comment

These curated resource lists coincide with the topic ideas listed in the NHD 2018 Conflict & Compromise theme sample topics list. The links lead to resources accessed from the Library of Congress (LOC.gov) unless otherwise noted. Note: U.S. historic newspaper coverage is from 1789-1924 unless otherwise noted.Preventing Conflict: The Compromise of 1850Today in History primary source collectionsCompromise of 1850 Daniel Webster Henry Clay John C. Calhoun Abolition … [Read more...]

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NHD 2018 Conflict & Compromise Topic Ideas: U.S. History Early 19th Century

August 9, 2017 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

These curated resource lists coincide with the topic ideas listed in the NHD 2018 Conflict & Compromise theme sample topics list. The links lead to resources accessed from the Library of Congress (LOC.gov) unless otherwise noted. Note: U.S. historic newspaper coverage is from 1789-1924 unless otherwise noted.The Revolution of 1800 - Election ControversyOpposing the War of 1812: The Hartford ConventionThe proceedings of a convention of delegates, from the states of … [Read more...]

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Primary Source Learning: Presidential Elections

October 4, 2016 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Guided primary source analysis activitiesFootrace, Pennsylvania Avenue 1844 The whole story (election 1888) in a nutshell! Taft About to Eclipse Bryan 1908 Goal! 1908 & 1912 Biggest Business in the World 1920 Massachusetts Did It 1920 Election Day contemporaryMore teaching resourcesAmerican Memory Timeline: The Presidential Election of 1960 Analyzing Primary Sources: Identifying Bias in Presidential Election Newspaper Coverage Elections... the American … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Thomas Jefferson

April 13, 2012 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–April 13–the Library of Congress features Thomas Jefferson, born on this day in 1743. (Actually, he was born on April 2 under the Julian calendar but when Great Britain and its colonies switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 his birthday, along with everyone else’s, was shifted 11 days forward.) Find out more about this multitalented man by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access teaching resources, primary sources and secondary sources … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Thomas Jefferson Elected

February 17, 2012 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–February 17–the Library of Congress features Thomas Jefferson, who was elected by the House of Representatives on this day in 1801. The House voted to break a tie in the Electoral College. Find out more about this acrimonious third presidential election by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary sources and resources about this election and the 3rd president of the United States.Individual primary sourcesThoughts, on … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Uniform Presidential Election Day

November 4, 2011 by Barat PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–November 4–the Library of Congress features the passage of legislation on this day in 1845 requiring a uniform election day for President of the United States on the: "Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November of the year in which they are to be appointed." The 1848 election was the first presidential election in which Americans in every state voted on the same day. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below for more … [Read more...]

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