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Gscrp: Social, Economic and Political Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The Global Social Change Research Project discusses why society develops the way that it does, how the various political systems develop, and how different customs and social systems come about. Some specific topics include: "what is...
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Humboldt Univ.: Political, Economic and Social Consequences of Manifest Destiny

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at the consequences of manifest destiny, with emphasis on six different topics for student discussions. These include the growth of a national market economy, the impact of drastic economic changes on American society,...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Turn Protest Into Powerful Change

For Students 9th - 10th
We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging the status quo. But while protest is often necessary, is it sufficient? Eric Liu outlines three...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Perspectives on the Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material and learning excercises for students to explore the social conditions that contributed to the Mexican Revolution and examine how the U.S. influenced Mexico as well as how artists and writers responded to the war.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: The Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
AP U.S. History learning module covers information on the Gilded Age. Comprehensive materials and interactive resources, assignments and assessment.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: What Else Was Happening During the Civil War Era?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The years leading up to, during, and following the Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) are most often remembered for the tension between North and South, the question of slavery, President Lincoln, and social and political changes...
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Historyplex: Urbanization During the Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Urbanization brought about many changes in the social, economic, and political lives of people during the Industrial Revolution. This article sheds light on the effects of urbanization and industrialization on the common people of that...