Primary source documents from "Our Documents, 100 Milestone Source Documents from the National Archives and Records Administration," relating to this Classroom Based Assessment [CBA]:
Important notes for using this section:
- Following each sub-topic is a list representing specific documents that are believed to best illustrate a topic. Each document is linked to an interactive digital copy of the record itself, complete with description, background information and teaching suggestions, from the "Our Documents" web site www.ourdocuments.gov. The transcribed copy is for your convenience and for students having difficulty reading handwriting. All pages can be easily downloaded and/or printed. Just click on the document title and it will take you to the specific "Our Documents" page.
Sample Topics and Associated Primary Sources:
Revolutionary War
Political Differences (Democrat vs. Republican)
Conflicts Between American Citizens and Foreign-born
War of 1812
US Policy Concerning Foreign Governments
Mexican War
Civil War (North versus South / Slave versus Free)
Indian Wars
Spanish American War
Cuban Independence
World War I
World War II
Racial Conflict
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
