historical thinking

Students will write an essay that uses evidence from primary sources and their own background knowledge to make an argument and answer the following prompt:

The Gulf of Tonkin Incident was the reason the U.S. fought the War in Vietnam. Do you agree with this explanation of the cause...

Students will write an essay that uses evidence from primary sources and background knowledge to make an argument and answer a historical question. Students will need to read and analyze documents to create a thesis-driven essay. Before students write their individual essay, they will...

Throughout history, explorers have made discoveries that changed the way people viewed the world. In their quest for knowledge and fame, these pioneers have achieved great things for themselves and their countries. But, there is a fine line between good and evil. Could the world's greatest...

The decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was seen by many, including President Truman, as a necessary means to end World War II. But was the United States justified in its decision to drop the bombs?

Students will look at the social, diplomatic, and economic costs...