This series may be used in courses in American History, American Government, Civics, Problems in America, Democracy, World History, Political Science, Law, Economics, Sociology and Current Affairs. It may be used for students in junior high, senior high, and college.
A detailed curriculum could be prepared about anyone of the issues raised here. Because of the range of student levels of sophistication, teaching styles, and school curricula, teaching guide suggestions have been kept to the basics.
Sample Discussion Questions
The 13th Amendment
Research the Lincoln statement early in the Civil War regarding his feeling about saving the Union versus freeing the slaves. What factors changed Lincoln's mind as the war dragged on?
Suffragettes Votes for WomenHow does the wording of the Women's Suffrage Amendment XIX compare with the wording of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment?
Third Term IssueWhat President was originally offered a third term - and turned it down?
