Contemporary History

Teaching 250 Years of Foreign Policy

Trace key events from the nation's founding to the present, alongside five in-depth collections that single out pivotal moments in American foreign policy for deeper engagement.

Each collection contains a brief historical overview, a curated set of primary source documents, a short reading on the aftermath and legacy of the event, and a classroom discussion activity in which learners can synthesize their knowledge.

1 Timeline
2 Readings
8 Primary Sources
1 Discussion Activity
2 Readings
8 Primary Sources
1 Discussion Activity
2 Readings
8 Primary Sources
1 Discussion Activity
2 Readings
8 Primary Sources
1 Discussion Activity
2 Readings
8 Primary Sources
1 Discussion Activity