Daniel F. Rulli John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry--considered treasonous by some and heroic by others--helped strengthen the anti-slavery movement. Students can gain a deeper understanding of this event by studying General Lee’s demand for Brown’s surrender.

This interactive website with digitized resources from 12 presidential libraries offers students a close-up look at key moments of a president's term.

—Lee Ann PotterA one-sentence letter from school boy Anthony Ferreira to President Ford stating, “ &I think you are half right and half wrong &” is one of several primary sources featured in this article that highlight for students the value of responsible citizenship.3926907392

A truly critical inquiry should identify unequal power relationships in society and offer students counter-narratives to transform unjust social relations.