Reading
The 1900 McKinley vs. Bryan Election and U.S. Strategy in the Pacific Today
War in the Philippines signaled a new era for American foreign policy—and sharply divided the American people.
Democracy & Government
Reading
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.
Reading
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.
Reading
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.
Interactive
Convene the Council
This free online game prompts students to make decisions about foreign policy challenges faced by the leaders of fictional countries.
Reading
How Does AI Influence Government?
Artificial intelligence can empower authoritarians but also support democracies.
Learning Journeys
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.
Learning Journey
Forms of Government: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how a country's form of government determines whether citizens' voices are magnified or minimized
Learning Journey
Forms of Government: Change
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how citizens can influence change in their government.
Learning Journey
What Does Fascism Really Mean?
Learn about the history of fascist movements and explore democratic backsliding to determine just how history informs the present.
Learning Journey
Foreign Policy on the Ballot: Historical Cases
Explore past election-year foreign policy debates to see how they relate to the 2024 election.