The notion of freedom of the press was tested just a few years after the Bill of Rights when political parties developed in the mid-1790s.
Using Primary Sources to Teach About Americans and the Holocaust
Primary sources and teaching activities provide students an opportunity to compare and contrast attitudes on immigration during this turbulent period in modern history.
Now on YouTube: Teaching the Constitution with Political Cartoons
Access our "Teaching the Constitution with Political Cartoons" webinar on the National Archives YouTube channel.
New on DocsTeach: War & Protest Photos, Alexander Hamilton, the Bill of Rights and More
Recent highlights of primary sources newly added to DocsTeach
Fifth and Sixth Graders Learn About Voting, Civic Engagement, and Women’s Suffrage
Students in New Jersey examined letters to Congress, comparing points of view and main arguments. One letter was in favor of women's suffrage. The other was from a women’s group opposed to giving women the right to vote.
Student Rights in the 20th Century: Tinker v. Des Moines, an Article & Podcast
A journal article and podcast provide a deeper dive into students rights cases, including Tinker v. Des Moines.
“Over the Top” Experiences of Texan Mexicans in the WWI Trenches
When the United States entered World War I, among the hundreds of thousands of men who registered for the first round of the draft that year were immigrants from all corners of the world.
Today’s Document Citizen Archivist Takeover
We're hosting a takeover of our Today’s Document accounts for the whole month of October!
Free Display to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
*UPDATE: Thank you for your interest. All displays have been claimed. But high-resolution Rightfully Hers posters will be made available on our website for free by early March. We’re offering a limited number of free pop-up displays called Rightfully Hers to schools and cultural institutions nationwide. The display contains simple messages exploring the sometimes complex history … Continue reading Free Display to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
It’s Almost Constitution Day!
Here are a few resources for teaching and commemorating Constitution Day – or teaching about the Constitution any day!