History Resources

Lincoln’s Interpretation of the Civil War

Essay

Eric Foner

Government and Civics, Literature, Religion and Philosophy

10, 11, 12, 13+

Historians Now: The Fiery Trial by Eric Foner

Video

Government and Civics

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation, 1775

Spotlight on: Primary Source

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

"The whole land is full of blood," 1851

Spotlight on: Primary Source

American Antislavery Writings: Colonial Beginnings to Emancipation

Video

Government and Civics, Literature, Religion and Philosophy

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

Lincoln and Abolitionism

Essay

Douglas L. Wilson

Lincoln’s Civil Religion

Essay

George C. Rable

Government and Civics, Religion and Philosophy

9, 10, 11, 12, 13+

The Discovery of the Americas and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Essay

Ira Berlin

What Does Liberty Look Like?

Lesson Plan

Government and Civics

Guided Readings: Impact of the Revolution on Women and African Americans

Guided Readings

Government and Civics

8, 9, 10, 11, 12