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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 1763-1784

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Founding Era 1784-1817

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A primary site for primary sources, comprising thousands of historical documents.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

Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech 7⧸1⧸68

Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech  7⧸1⧸68
Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech  7⧸1⧸68

Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech 7⧸1⧸68

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Reagan's Address on Deficit Reduction

Reagan's Address on Deficit Reduction

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Nixon's "Checkers Speech"

Nixon's "Checkers Speech"

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Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1776 - 2025)

Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1776 - 2025)

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