Tag: OTD
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The Bill of Rights Turns 233
Using comics to teach the Bill of Rights engages students by transforming abstract legal principles into relatable narratives, facilitating understanding of constitutional law through visual storytelling and current events.
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Cuba’s Quiet Revolution: Angola
How a Cuban Generation and Battle of Cuito Cuanavale Changed the Course of Apartheid Fifty years later we need to reevaluate the broader Cuban geo-political power from 1970-1990. When we teach about the end of apartheid in South Africa, we typically focus on the internal resistance movement, international sanctions, and the moral leadership of figures…
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The Business Plot of 1933: When Wall Street Tried to Overthrow FDR
In the Great Depression, Major General Butler exposed a conspiracy by wealthy industrialists to instigate a fascist coup against Roosevelt’s government, raising concerns about democracy’s fragility.
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King George III: The Monarch Who Shaped a Global Empire
King George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820, significantly influenced British history through military conflicts, imperial expansion, and personal struggles, shaping the pre-Victorian global order.
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Hurricane Katrina’s Legacy: 20 Years of Educational and Policy Transformation
Hurricane Katrina’s legacy shapes American disaster response, education reform, and climate preparedness. Its lessons remain vital as new disasters emerge, highlighting ongoing challenges and adaptation needs.
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The Curious Tale of St. Napoleona: How a Political Holiday Shaped Modern Celebrations and French Historical Perception
St. Napoleona Day illustrates how political leaders manipulate cultural traditions to enhance power, shaping national identity while intertwining Napoleon’s legacy with religious significance in France.
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