A Pact with the Soviet Union
Learn about the non-aggression pact forged by Hitler and Stalin in 1939, the pact’s secret clauses, and the role of propaganda.
Becoming American Study Guide
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This guide to accompany the film Becoming American helps students investigate identity and belonging through the stories of generations of Chinese immigrants in the United States and their paths to "becoming American."
Teaching Enrique's Journey
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This guide provides activities and discussion questions for leading your students through a six-week reading of Enrique's Journey that explores themes of identity, belonging, and choices.
Edith Cavell Propaganda Poster
A British propaganda poster depicting the execution of Edith Cavell in 1915.
"He Wants a Change Too" (1876)
Propaganda about racial stereotypes used in the Reconstruction Era
How do racial stereotypes in the media create and reinforce “in” groups and “out” groups in a society?
Propaganda Portrait of Hitler
German propaganda art depicting Adolf Hitler in Medieval armor.
This portrait, The Standard Bearer, was painted by artist Hubert Lanzinger and displayed in the Great German Art Exhibition in Munich in 1937. See full-sized image for analysis.
Viewing Guide: The Power of Propaganda
English language arts teacher Jackie Rubino is preparing to teach the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. In order to build students’ historical understanding, Ms. Rubino leads her class in a lesson on the power of Nazi propaganda. Images from children’s books, Nazi recruitment posters, posters from the Hitler Youth, and other resources are shared via a gallery walk, after which students consider five discussion questions in small groups.
Rohingya Refugees
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees have fled persecution in Myanmar since 2017, often traveling to neighboring Bangladesh.
Becoming American: The Chinese Experience Part One - Gold Mountain Dreams
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The first of a 3-part series explores the early years of Chinese immigration to the U.S.