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Time to Take Action
Democracies depend on active, responsible citizens. What community efforts and advocacy do we need most today? What examples from American history can serve as blueprints for positive change now?
Create a poster referencing past American efforts for positive change as a model for action today.
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E Pluribus Unum
Out of many, one. Within America's incredible diversity of peoples, lands, and perspectives — what unites us? How do individual differences strengthen our shared identity as Americans?
Create a poster using historical and modern voices to explore what unites the rich tapestry of Americans.
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Hidden Voices
Often excluded from the shared historical narrative, hidden voices represent people whose experiences have been under-represented in textbooks and media — leaving the full story untold.
Create a poster highlighting a "hidden voice" from America's past or present.
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The U.S. Constitution
The supreme law of our land — guiding all laws, dividing power among three branches, creating checks and balances, and protecting our civil liberties and fundamental rights since 1787.
Create a poster that celebrates an aspect of the United States Constitution.
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American Suffrage
When the US was founded, only 6% of people could vote. Today, about 72% can. Expanding the vote is an essential way we preserve and strengthen democracy — a journey not yet complete.
Create a poster depicting events or key moments in the history of expanding and protecting suffrage.
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A Story For Today
America's history includes stories that feel especially important to hear right now. Which event, invention, or movement do we most need to remember — and why does it matter today?
Create a poster telling the story of a past event or movement and why we need to remember it now.
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Ideas That Guide Us
From rejecting tyranny to pursuing liberty, founding voices continue to reverberate — through leaders, activists, and everyday citizens — informing the choices we make today.
Create a poster showing how a founding philosophy or founding figure's ideas inspire you, your school, or community.
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American Value Tensions
Perennial debates since our founding remain unresolved: individual freedom vs. collective responsibility, justice for all, the role of the US internationally, the American Dream — reality or fiction?
Create a poster foregrounding an American debate or tension about shared values and how it has morphed over time.