Students learn about the political, economic, and geographic regional differences that led to conflict in the United States through map sketches, primary sources, problem-solving and points of view.

This inquiry focuses on the argument made in the United States Declaration of Independence. With a firm understanding of the American colonists’ argument for independence, the inquiry shifts to students conducting research on declarations of independence in other parts of the Western Hemisphere.

In this article, students will read about the impact The Battle of the Alamo had on the development of the southern United States.

In this activity, students complete a graphic organizer to help guide elementary students in analyzing and evaluating source material as historic resources. This worksheet was created to accompany a 20-minute video about Yorktown, the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

In this online interactive, students learn about early colonial life by exploring George Washington's early military and political experiences.