War

A document-based lesson by educator Alan Singer asks students to consider Bush's arguments and opposing views.

Students consider official testimony and reports measuring the progress--or lack of it--in Iraq.

Two student readings consider the controversy over charges that the U.S. is sending terrorism suspects to other countries where they are held in secret prisons and sometimes tortured. Discussion questions follow.

Two student readings examine, compare, and provide commentary on the U.S. wars in Vietnam and Iraq. Suggested discussion questions, writing assignments, and subjects for inquiry encourage students to explore opposing viewpoints.

The debate on Iraq has created an important teachable moment about who has the power to make war under the U.S.'s system of government. Three students readings explore the issues.

Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.

Student readings provide an overview of the Iraq situation from multiple perspectives, reports of public opinion polls about the war, and political arguments on what the U.S. should do. Discussion questions and classroom activities follow. ABRIDGED & EASIER READING VERSION

Readings and activities explore diverse points of view.