Civil War
Frederick Douglass Changed My Mind about the Constitution
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 1:04pmBy James Oakes
Like Frederick Douglass, this historian had originally viewed the Constitution as pro-slavery. Yet a close look at Douglass’s writings revealed a Constitution that empowered the federal government to abolish slavery.
Habeas Corpus and “Enemy Combatants”
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 1:00pmBy Carolyn Pereira and Nisan Chavkin
The writ of habeas corpus has been a critical tool for balancing the rights of individuals with the government’s responsibility to protect the nation’s welfare. The featured elementary, middle, and high school lessons explore the significance of this right.
The Civil War Battle That Helped Create a State
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:17pmBy Kay A. Chick
What makes an event worthy of the history textbooks? In this lesson, students study a little-known Civil War battle to broaden their understanding of historical significance.
Abraham Lincoln: American Lawyer-President (Looking at the Law)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:15pmBy Brian Dirck
Teaching Activity by Tiffany Willey
The same characteristics that made Lincoln a tenacious lawyer also made him a formidable president.
Robert E. Lee’s Demand for the Surrender of John Brown
Submitted by rich on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 11:55am--Daniel F. Rulii
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry—considered treasonous by some and heroic by others—helped strengthen the anti-slavery movement. Students can gain a deeper understanding of this event by studying General Lee's demand for Brown's surrender.
