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Milestone documents of world religions

exploring traditions of faith through primary sources
2016
Collects entries with full-text primary source documents with anaysis on the world's major religions, covering 2404 BCE through 200 CE, and providing an overview of the primary source document, contextual information, a time line, brief biographical profiles, discussion on the impact and historical significance of the document, and other additional resources.

The Vietnam War

(1956-1975)
2015
Surveys key documents on the Vietnam War, with forty-four primary source documents, each supported by a critical essay written by historians and teachers.
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Civil rights (1954-2015)

2015
"Offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped civil rights struggles in American history [drawn from] more than forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of civil rights movements in the U.S. from 1954 to 2015."--Provided by publisher.
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The 18th century (1701-1800)

Offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that make up the story of a century marked by revolution and calls for a broader perspective on human rights and dignity.
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Environment & conservation (1791-2015)

Offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped environmental and conservation issues throughout the American history.
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The American frontier (1862-1917)

1996
Provides teachers with activities and reproducibles for teaching middle school students about the American frontier using historical documents.

Luther's ninety-five theses

1957
Presents the ninety-five theses that Martin Luther nailed to the Castle Church door in 1517 in protest against Rome's practice of buying and selling indulgences.
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LGBTQ rights

"From the Compton's Cafeteria and Stonewall riots in the 1960s, to the decriminalization of homosexuality, and marriage rights, this thoughtful title examines the continuing fight for LGBTQ human and legal rights. Using fascinating primary and secondary source material, readers will gain insight into this evolving rights movement and be encouraged to think critically about the concepts of rights and freedoms in democratic societies. The effects of harmful stereotypes with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity are also discussed"--Provided by publisher.
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Crash

the Great Depression and the fall and rise of America
Photographs, primary source documents, and firsthand accounts describe the history of the Great Depression during the 1930s, focusing on what was happening in the United States.
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World War II

365 days
2009
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