Primary sources from the National Archives illustrate the experiences of Texas Mexican American Soldiers in WWI
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Upcoming Webinar on Hispanic-Latinx Primary Sources
Join us for a free webinar on Oct 10th at 7 p.m. EDT to learn how to find Hispanic-Latinx primary sources at the National Archives.
Breaking Barriers in History: Resources for NHD 2020
Find primary sources and teaching activities for National History Day!
New Webinars from the National Archives
Get ready to go back to school with new professional development webinars from the National Archives!
A Seditious Petition
Less than 10 years after the ratification of the Bill of Rights, Revolutionary War veteran and NY State Legislator Jedediah Peck was arrested for distributing a petition.
Using Primary Sources to Teach About Americans and the Holocaust, Part II
The documents presented here are used in a classroom activity for high school students and develops the skill of “Historical Issues-Analysis & Decision-Making.”
Freedom of the Press for The Masses
Though freedom of the press is one of our most cherished liberties, fully enjoying it has not always been possible. This is especially true during times of stress for the nation and government.
New Women’s Rights Teaching Resources
Find primary sources and teaching activities related to women's rights and changing roles in American history on a new DocsTeach topic page.
Freedom of the Press Under Stress
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.