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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Religious Freedom & Democracy Lesson Plans
This set of Facing History lesson plans helps educators teach the letters exchanged between George Washington and the Hebrew congregation of Newport, RI. These lesson plans feature historical background and activity ideas for exploring the history and themes of the letters, and questions to help guide students through a thoughtful reflection of the events presented in the letters.
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Standards Alignment: Grade 11 US History
View information on how Facing History and Ourselves' resources align with the California History–Social Science Framework standards for Grade 11 US History.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Standards Alignment: Grade 8 US History
View information on how Facing History and Ourselves' resources align with the California History–Social Science Framework standards for Grade 8 US History.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Students Write in the Spirit of George Washington
After sharing the letters between George Washington and the Hebrew congregation of Newport, RI with your students, you may want to ask your class to reflect on religion and freedom in America today by writing their own letters. See examples of letters written by Facing History students.
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Race in US History
The Reconstruction Era
The Facing History Approach
At the heart of Facing History's project on the Reconstruction era is our belief that the lifeblood of democracy is the ability of every rising generation to be active, responsible decision-makers. This website features a video series with accompanying lessons and primary source documen
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
The Letters
In 1790, before the adoption of the First Amendment to the Constitution, President George Washington visited Newport, Rhode Island. Moses Seixas, an official of the Hebrew congregation of Newport, was among the representatives of the Newport community invited to welcome the President by reading a letter. This letter expressed hope that the newly formed government would accord respect and tolerance to all of its citizens, regardless of background and religious beliefs. Moved by Seixas’ letter, Washington penned a declarative and assertive reply in which he promised the new government would ensure not just tolerance, but full liberty of conscience to all.
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Race in US History
The Reconstruction Era
The Reconstruction Era Links
The links on this page are suggested for teachers who would like to gain additional insight on sensitive topics that are relevant to the Reconstruction era. These links are referenced within The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy unit.
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Race in US History
The Reconstruction Era
The Reconstruction Era Teaching Strategies
The teaching strategies on this page are referenced within The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy unit.
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Race in US History
The Reconstruction Era
The Reconstruction Era Video Series
Facing History has produced the video series available on this website to serve as an introduction for learning and teaching about the Reconstruction era of American history. Featuring interviews with scholars of the Reconstruction era, these 7 videos can be used independently but are best watched in sequence as they offer a narrative history of the Reconstruction.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Too Young To Die
Too Young to Die is a long-term documentary photography project...that seeks to enlighten the public about the effects of youth violence on young victims, their families, and society as a whole.
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Race in US History
The Reconstruction Era
Video Lessons
We have developed 7 lessons that accompany each of the videos in our series on the Reconstruction era. These lessons provide educators with a framework for introducing the historical background and responding to the questions raised in the central video of the lesson. Educators will find the video within each lesson, along with suggestions for applicable teaching strategies and a curated selection of primary source materials that can be used as handouts in a classroom.
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