Social Studies Chapters

How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.

The U.S. creates an ad campaignurging people to stay in their cities and fight, in case an enemy drops a nuclear bomb.

Although Antwone Fisher is not a juvenile delinquent, he spends time in the George Junior Republic reform school in Grove City, Pennsylvania.

During late November, 1820, the Essex was attacked by a whale. The real-life story inspired the tale of "Moby Dick."

In an unbelievable turn of events, a sperm whale attacks a whaleship called the Essex on November 20, 1820.

Although many men ridicule the idea of votes for women, presidential candidate Horace Greeley did not.

Anthony believes presidential candidate Greeley will be favorable towards women and supports him.

Jefferson hates giving speeches due to his high-pitched voice and his lisp.

Old photographs of the B-24 in action.

Babylon does not rise again as a major empire until King Nebuchadnezzar who is famous for his Hanging Gardens.

Needing more men to fight for the North, Congress passes draft laws but wealthy people are able to buy their way out.

Creating his famous character, Ebenezer Scrooge, Charles Dickens walks the streets of London during the fall of 1843. He ponders the best way to tell...

The Pilgrims become indentured servants, and then unsuccessfully try sailing the Speedwell and Mayflower to America.

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