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American Colonies: A Continental History

American Colonies: A Continental History Led by : Prof. Alan Taylor (University of Virginia) Course Number : AMHI 605 Semesters : Spring 2022, Spring 2024 Image: Matthew Seutter, Recens Edita totius Novi Belgii [New Netherland-New York] , Augsburg,...

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History U | Foundations of American Government

Foundations of American Government This History U course examines the “why” and the “how” of American government through in-depth discussion of its history and workings. Course Instructor : Professor Denver Brunsman, The George Washington University...

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An Introduction to the History of the Evangelical Movement

Religion and Philosophy

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Teaching Civics through History

Professional Development The Teaching Civics through History™ (TCTH) program grounds students in the historical roots of current civic and social issues while building their literacy, research, and critical thinking skills. To inquire about...

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Spanish Influence on American History

Spanish Influence on American History The Spanish influence on American history is significant, complex, and diverse, spanning more than three centuries of cooperation between Spain and the United States. Learn more about this story through our...

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History U | World War II

World War II This History U course aims to add more context and nuance to the traditional American views of the Second World War. Course Instructor : Professor Michael Neiberg, US Army War College Eligibility : High school students Image Source: A...

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History U | The 1960s in Historical Perspective

The 1960s in Historical Perspective This History U course explores the myths and memories that constitute our perceptions of the 1960s. Course Instructors : Professor Michael Flamm, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Professor Michael Kazin, Georgetown...

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History U | Making Modern America

Making Modern America This History U course explores key moments and people in the history of the United States from the end of World War I to the present. Course Instructor : Professor Margaret O’Mara, University of Washington Eligibility : High...

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History U | The Global Cold War

The Global Cold War This History U course examines the origins, strategy, and consequences of the Cold War from a global perspective. Course Instructor : Professor Jeremi Suri, University of Texas at Austin Eligibility : High school students Image...

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History U | Chinese in the United States

Chinese in the United States This History U course offers an overview of the history of Chinese in America, emphasizing Chinese American identity and community formations under the shadow of the Yellow Peril. Course Instructor : Professor Madeline...

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The Jewish Legacy in American History

#71 Summer 2024

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African American History to Emancipation

African American History to Emancipation Led by: Prof. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham (Harvard University) Course Number: AMHI 678 Semesters: New Course Image: A photograph of African Americans at Rhett’s Plantation, Port Royal Island, SC, ca. 1861–1865...

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History U | Origins of the Civil War

Origins of the Civil War This History U course examines various aspects of what historians call “The Crisis of the 1850s,” the crucial decade that ended in the secession of eleven slave states from the Union. Why did they secede? And why didn’t...

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History U | Race and Rights in America

Race and Rights in America This History U course will explore the diverse political philosophies of influential Black Americans as they sought to secure their dignity as human beings and rights as citizens. Course Instructor : Professor Lucas Morel,...

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History School Book Club

History School Book Club History School Book Club is a perfect resource for any high school student looking for a fun way to explore American history. Book Club content is based on our popular weekly book talk series, Book Breaks, and focuses on...

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Master's Degree in American History

Master's Degree in American History K–12 educators can earn their graduate degree in this affordable, online, accredited program. It’s easy to apply and become an enrolled student. Applications are open all year and are reviewed on a rolling basis....

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Register for the Fall Online History School for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

The Gilder Lehrman Online History School provides engaging live interactive lessons by Master Teachers. We are pleased to offer new courses for the fall months for elementary, middle, and high school students. Master Teachers will...

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Immigration in Historical and Contemporary Context: An Interview with HISTORY NOW Contributor Jane Hong

One of the featured writers in the Fall 2018 issue of History Now is Jane Hong, an assistant professor of history at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Her first book, Opening the Gates to Asia: A Transpacific History of How America...

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Denver Brunsman Speaks to National History Teacher of the Year’s Students in Pittsburgh

As a part of Joseph Welch’s award for being named the 2018 National History Teacher of the Year, his 8th grade social studies class at North Hills Middle School in Pittsburgh and AP US History students at North Hills High School...

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Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History Event Features Two Military Historians in Dialogue

On Monday, November 26, the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History was awarded to Cathal Nolan for his book The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost (Oxford University Press, 2017) at the New-York...

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Announcing Ten Winners of American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest

The Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to announce the ten winners of the inaugural American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest . Open exclusively to teachers in the Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School network,...

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Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume two of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1854. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the...

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Interview with Black Lives in the Founding Era History School Teacher Jason Butler

Black Lives in the Founding Era is one of six Gilder Lehrman History School courses being offered this spring. It will be taught by Jason Butler , a professional learning specialist supporting K–12 social studies instruction in a...

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Open House for the Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History, February 25

Learn everything you need to know about getting a master’s degree in American history through the Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History , a highly affordable, fully online, fully accredited, 30-credit degree program. Please join...

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1855

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States

Volume five of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1855. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the...

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