Primary Source Readers

The Lewis & Clark primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging co...

Slavery in America began in 1619. It destroyed countless lives and led to a war that nea...

The Declaration of Independence was a document that declared the right to be a country th...

The American Revolution was the colonists' fight for freedom in the New World. It involve...

George Washington helped form the United States into what it is today by making wise deci...

The westward expansion of the United States included obtaining several areas of land, inc...

When President James Madison declared war on Great Britain for a second time, the War of ...

James Madison made great contributions to the United States. During his presidency, he de...

Pioneers experienced hardships during their journey through the West, which led them on t...

Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up as a pioneer girl and endured the difficult times in the Wes...

Slavery was a complicated issue that divided the country to the point of war. Even after ...

Harriet Tubman was a slave who dreamed of freedom from a very young age. After her escape...

Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 with the intent of moving five large tribe...

Sitting Bull was a powerful Hunkpapa Lakota Indian Chief who—along with the Lakota ...

During the 1800s, the United States was in conflict over slavery. Though compromises were...

Abraham Lincoln was president during one of the most unique times in history. With a coun...

Who were the Civil War leaders, how did they attain their positions, and why did they fig...

Robert E. Lee was considered by many to be an amazing man of character, determination, an...

More men lost their lives during the battles of the Civil War than in any other war invol...

Ulysses S. Grant was a warrior, hero, and a compassionate soldier. Grant led the Union ar...

Librarians lend and take care of books. Many years ago, the job of a librarian was simple...

Long ago, it often took weeks for postal workers to deliver mail to people who lived far ...

Community leaders guide people and help them in times of trouble. They are role models, s...

Dolley Madison was married to James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. ...

When the United States became a country, women had very few rights. Women could not own ...