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The 1880 Garfield vs. Hancock Election and Immigration Today
A forged letter on the eve of the election ignited riots over immigration, using rhetoric still common now.
Contemporary History
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The 1828 Jackson vs. Adams Election and Tariffs Today
Dirty politics and the “tariff of abominations” divided American voters—and set the stage for years of economic debate.
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The 1808 Madison vs. Pinckney Election and Isolationism Today
President Jefferson’s contentious Embargo Act divided Americans at the polls—and raised ongoing questions about America’s role in the world.
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Eight “Hot Wars” During the Cold War
The United States and the Soviet Union never directly clashed, but the Cold War was far from bloodless. From Cuba to Korea, explore the proxy wars these superpowers fueled in this historical resource.
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Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Asia
From the British occupation of India to China’s twenty-first century rise, learn how history and foreign influence have shaped the region.
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Modern History: Sub-Saharan Africa
For centuries, sub-Saharan Africa was home to prosperous empires that made groundbreaking advances in architecture, mathematics, and metalworking.
Learning Journeys
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Pre-1900: Industrialization and Imperialism
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how imperialism and the Industrial Revolution shaped today’s world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History World at War: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events between 1900 and 1945 continue to shape today's world.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History World at War: Fascism and Communism
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand key tenets of fascism and communism and identify how they contrast with democracy.
Learning Journey
Contemporary History Post-1945: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how events since 1945 have shaped today's world.
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What Does Fascism Really Mean?
Learn about the history of fascist movements and explore democratic backsliding to determine just how history informs the present.
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U.S. History Mini Simulations
In this series of historical mini simulations, students step into the shoes of policymakers to advise the U.S. president on how to respond to major foreign policy moments in U.S. history.
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Foreign Policy on the Ballot: Historical Cases
Explore past election-year foreign policy debates to see how they relate to the 2024 election.