A congressional debate in 1789 about a title of nobility for the president was a turning point toward republicanism.
Category: Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans
Making their Mark on DocsTeach
The National Archives records can illustrate the many ways people have “made their mark” on history.
Congress Protects the Right to Vote: The Voting Rights Act of 1965
A lesson on the Voting Rights Act puts students in the shoes of members of Congress as they deliberated the bill.
A Guide to Creating Your DocsTeach Activity
Choose primary sources and pull them together into an online learning activity using one of our DocsTeach tools.
The Civil War as Photographed by Mathew Brady, a New Teaching Activity
Students can reflect on the lives of soldiers during the Civil War by analyzing photographs taken by renowned photographer Mathew Brady in this new learning activity on DocsTeach.org. The holdings of the National Archives include over 6,000 photographs taken by Brady and his associates during the Civil War era; 16 are included in this activity. In … Continue reading The Civil War as Photographed by Mathew Brady, a New Teaching Activity
New DocsTeach Activity: Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii
Students analyze a petition signed by over 50% of the native Hawaiian population against becoming a part of the United States
March is Women’s History Month
We have teamed up with other federal agencies and cultural institutions to provide digital content, including resources for teachers.
New Teaching Activity: The Zimmermann Telegram
Students will analyze the Zimmermann telegram to evaluate whether the United States should have entered World War I.
History, Heroes, & Treasures: Recap of the Rotunda Sleepover and Activities
A recap of the first Rotunda sleepover and activities that can be used in your classroom.
New DocsTeach Activity: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
In this new activity on DocsTeach.org—our online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives—students will read, analyze, and summarize Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We suggest teaching with this activity during a unit on civil rights in grades 9–12. Approximate time needed … Continue reading New DocsTeach Activity: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission