World Trade Organization: Promoting Free Trade
Introduction Keita is selling cookies around his neighborhood for a class fundraiser, but some other students have the same idea. After several days of working
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Second Amendment: Stifle the Rifle or Needed for Survival?
The Passage The Second Amendment was passed along with nine others that together became known as the Bill of Rights in 1791. There was a
International Criminal Court: A Court of Last Resort
Introduction One of Arkady’s classmates has been bullying other students. Arkady tells her teacher, but she ignores it, as do the principal and the superintendent.
The French Revolution: Liberté, Egalité, and Fraternité
Have You Ever? Your teacher assigns you to work on a group project with Joris and his friend Lena. Joris was chosen by your teacher
Declaration of Independence: A Necessary Break
Introduction When the Revolutionary War began in April 1775, most colonists were fighting for increased rights from Great Britain, not for independence. As the war
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Recount Rebuttal: Bush v. Gore (2000) & 2020 Election Results
What happened? With increased voter turnout in several counties and states, election experts predict this 2020 Presidential election cycle saw voters turnout at record-breaking numbers.
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Case The 2000 Election between Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore was historically close. On election night, a clear winner was not
Political Parties: Winner Takes All
Introduction We usually think of a “party” as a social gathering where we celebrate important events with friends and family or spend time together doing
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A Pardon that Misses the Point: Susan B Anthony and the Presidential Pardon
What Happened? On Tuesday, August 18th, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, Trump announced that he was pardoning Susan B Anthony for
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: Call to Arms
Have You Ever? Have you ever heard an impassioned speech that motivated you to action? Did you ever read an article that completely changed your
