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Tarpeia
Bridging the Chasm
Between the Frontier of Scholarship and What's in the Classroom
for a More Educated Union
A comprehensive history of American political thought & practice.
The Compendium is Tarpeia's online repository of thousands of primary source documents from 1492-today. Pick a chapter to view documents.
Colonial Era 1492-1763
Revolutionary Era 1763-1784
Founding Era 1784-1817
Antebellum Era 1817-1849
Emancipation Era 1849-1885
Progressive Era 1885-1913
World Wars Era 1913-1945
Cold War Era 1945-1989
Modern Era 1989-Today
A primary site for primary sources, comprising thousands of historical documents.
The Curriculum is Tarpeia's online courses covering American political history. Pick a course to enroll in.
FYI all of the courses are still under development.
History gives context to civics and civics gives purpose to history.
Engaging Americans in thoughtful contemplation & conversation of our shared past.
Antebellum Era: Chapter 10: Common Man 1829-1841
Antebellum Era: Chapter 10: Common Man 1829-1841
Antebellum Era: Chapter 9: Good Feelings 1817-1829
Founding Era: Chapter 8: Republican Liberty
Founding Era: Chapter 7: Federalist Regime 1789-1801
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