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  1. Being An American
  2. Being An American ELL
  3. Founders and the Constitution
  4. Heroes and Villains
  5. Preserving the Bill of Rights
  6. Supreme Court Document Based Questions
  7. Liberty and Security in Modern Times
  8. Religious Liberty: An American Experiment
  9. Congress and the Constitution
  10. Immigration and Citizenship
  11. Gilded Age and Progressive Era
  12. Votes for Women
  13. Additional Resources

Explore Our American Portraits:

Engaging narratives from across American History that allow your students to step into the past and meet the men and women, both well-known and forgotten, who have helped shape our history.

Courage (Vigilance)

American Portraits

The Dawn’s Early Light: The Defense of Fort McHenry and Courage

In this lesson, students will learn about the courageous efforts of Major Armistead and the soldiers at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. They will also think about ways in which they can be courageous in their own lives.

Founding Principles

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Individual Responsibility

Individuals must take care of themselves and their families and be vigilant to preserve their liberty.

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