The end of World War II saw the world deeply changed over the last few years. Four thorough lessons explore post-war Europe, America, and Asia through reading assignments and discussion questions about the Grand Alliance and the signing...

Political ads flood the airwaves each election cycle. An activity including more than a dozen political ads from iconic presidential campaigns helps learners unpack how the sausage gets made during election "silly season." Using the...

What do Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and communism have in common? They all have something to do with the Vietnam War. Scholars engage in readings, view related images, and read about important artifacts on the website.

Young scholars participate in a news conference simulation. In this Cold War lesson, students research events of the conflict during Eisenhower's presidency and use the information to script and participate in a news conference with...

High schoolers explore 1950's America. In this American history lesson, students research the McCarthy hearings, Civil Rights, war fatigue, and economic issues of the decades. High schoolers respond to discussion questions about topics.

Students examine Eisenhower's stance on school segregation. In this civil rights lesson, students analyze letters and political cartoons to determine how Eisenhower felt about school segregation.

High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students compare and contrast the presidencies of Truman and Eisenhower.

Students compose essays regarding the loss of the USS Maine in 1898, the Election of 1860 or President Eisenhower. In this writing skills lesson, students use the provided documents for each topic to compose essays that exhibit their...

Students examine the Interstate Highway System in the United States. In this Interstate Highway System lesson, students research the arguments to build the highway system and analyze the benefits of the system.

In this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Eisenhower presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.