Access a database of leaflets, illustrations, posters, and newspapers that were distributed on the University of Washington campus during the 1960s and 1970s. Items in the collection reflect the social and political activities of the...

The full title of this article by W.E.B. DuBois is "The Collapse of the Only Thing in the Garvey Movement Which Was Original or Promising." DuBois wrote in detail about the collapse of the Black Star Line, Garvey's steamship line which...

Comprehensive teaching unit on egalitarian America: Americans that demanded political, social, and economic equality in all walks of life. Learn how the civil rights movement and an expanding mass media helped to reshape a changing...

This site provides a wealth of information and documentation regarding Zionism, the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Content ranges...

Learn how different economic classes in urban centers spent their leisure time in the late 19th century. Includes a good discussion of machine politics and the role it played in the lives of the lower classes, as well as its negative...

This collection of primary source documents from the Library of Congress supports teaching about women's suffrage in the United States. These primary sources include images, song sheets, articles, statistical documents, maps, political...

This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.

This very complete lesson plan uses an article from the Journal of American History to teach about the student movement of the the 1960s and 1970s. Everything necessary for the lesson is provided including the exercises for teaching the...

The American Radicalism Collection holds over 17,000 items. It includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, posters, and ephemeral material covering a wide range of viewpoints on political, social, and economic issues in America. The emphasis...

From the Council on Foreign Relations this interactive timeline follows the political career of Venezuelan Hugo Chavez, particularly after his election as president in 1998. Click on links for additional information.

This unit embraces those individuals who have brought change to the United States in both social and political equality through a Video on Demand, activities, and other enlightening resources.

This detailed biography of Marcus Garvey, advocate of the back-to-Africa movement as a push-back to the way African Americans were being treated after World War I, gives good insight into his life and philosophy. Find information on his...

A timeline of the social, political, historical, and literary history of America from the 1500s to the 1920s. It offers links to primary sources including historical and literary works including the original U.S. Constitution. RL.11-12.9...

Professor Angela Davis is featured in a brief biography for her outspoken political and social views.

Discusses the formation of the committees of correspondence movement starting with the first one in Boston in 1772. Includes supporting primary source documents and great resources for teachers including lesson plans.

Marcus Garvey, African American entrepreneur and advocate of the Back to Africa movement, had his critics in those who did not agree with his separatist ideas. Read this article by NCAAP leader, Robert Bagnall, who spelled out his...

Essay defines the Christian Right and explores its cultural significance in American society, including why and how it emerged, religious and political goals, and who is included. Section for guiding students in discussion, scholar...

A comprehensive and detailed look at the changing political, social and economic landscape during the Progressive Era, 1896-1920. Readers will find well-organized links to readings, documents and external sources.

This site from The Victorian Web provides a wide variety of excellent resources related to Victorian artist William Morris, including a biography, social and political history, and information about his visual arts, themes, literary...

This resource features historic voice recordings of William Jennings Bryan. There are recordings of many famous orations by him on various political topics, the most famous being his "Cross of Gold" speech. A biography and downloadable...

A rich collection of links and articles assembled by a professor of political studies.

Through essays, primary documents, images, and videos, relive the Haymarket Bomb incident and see what society and politics were like during the Guilded Age.

This resource is an online exhibit covering Heisenberg's physics, career, personal, and political life.

Find a biography and primary source documents about Gerrit Smith, who was a leader of anti-slavery activities in Syracuse, and nationally. He converted Frederick Douglass to political abolitionism and helped to finance his work.