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Tarpeia

Tarpeia

Bridging the Chasm
Between the Frontier of Scholarship and What's in the Classroom
for a More Educated Union

Signing the Declaration of Independence

The most comprehensive general 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.

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Colonial Era 1492-1763

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Revolutionary Era 1763-1783

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Founding Era 1783-1817

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Antebellum Era 1817-1849

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Emancipation Era 1849-1885

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Progressive Era 1885-1913

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World Wars Era 1913-1945

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Cold War Era 1945-1989

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Modern Era 1989-Today

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A primary site for primary sources, comprising thousands of historical documents.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.

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History gives context to civics and civics gives purpose to history.

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Engaging Americans in thoughtful contemplation & conversation of our shared past.

Biden's "Battle for the Soul of the Nation" Speech

Biden's "Battle for the Soul of the Nation" Speech
Biden's "Battle for the Soul of the Nation" Speech

Biden's "Battle for the Soul of the Nation" Speech

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Trump's Speech on His First 100 Days in Office

Trump's Speech on His First 100 Days in Office

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Obama's 2012 Victory Speech

Obama's 2012 Victory Speech

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Carter's Address on the Energy Crisis

Carter's Address on the Energy Crisis

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