This Explainer defines the term political polarization and provides information on how it impacts US politics and society.
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Explainer: White Nationalism
This explainer describes key characteristics of white nationalist ideology and clarifies related key-terms, such “alt-right” and “white power.”
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Give Bigotry No Sanction Videos
Find videos pertaining to the letters exchanged between George Washington and the Hebrew congregation of Newport, Rhode Island.
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Historical Context for Night
Explore the history of events that shaped the world of Wiesel’s memoir with this interactive timeline.
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Historical Context for Schindler's List
Explore the history of events behind the film Schindler's List with this interactive timeline.
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Key Dates in Colonial American Religious History
The letter exchange between George Washington and the Hebrew congregation of Newport was not the only landmark event in the early history of America that dealt with issues of religious freedom and identity. Seixas’ letter and Washington’s subsequent response exist within a timeline of many other events during which the newly formed country faced those issues. Continue reading below for information about some of those events.
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Questions de complicité : La France et l’occupation nazie
Aliza Luft parle des changements qui ont eu lieu en France lorsque les nazis ont envahi le pays en 1940.
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Stolen Lives Timeline
Understand the history of the Indian Residential Schools system with this timeline spanning from early history to today.
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The Nanjing Atrocities
The Nanjing Atrocities Timeline
July 1937: Marco Polo Bridge Incident, outbreak of (Second) Sino-Japanese War
August: Formation of the Shanghai Expeditionary Army
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The Weimar Republic Outline of Dates
Below you can find a list of important events related to the Weimar Republic in Germany. View the interactive timeline of the Weimar Republic.
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The Weimar Republic Timeline
Use the following timeline to place key events during the Weimar Republic within the context of the readings and primary source resources on this site. You can also find an outline version of important dates in the Weimar Republic.
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The Weimar Republic Timeline
Use the following timeline to place key events during the Weimar Republic within the context of the readings and primary source resources on this site.
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