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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.

Colonial Era 1492-1763

Revolutionary Era 1763-1783

Founding Era 1783-1817

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

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A primary site for primary sources, comprising thousands of historical documents.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

Carter's Address at Notre Dame Commencement 1977

Carter's Address at Notre Dame Commencement 1977
Carter's Address at Notre Dame Commencement 1977

Carter's Address at Notre Dame Commencement 1977

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LBJ on the Detroit Riot of 1967

LBJ on the Detroit Riot of 1967

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JFK's Final Address to the UN

JFK's Final Address to the UN

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Trump's "Liberation Day" Speech and Tariffs

Trump's "Liberation Day" Speech and Tariffs

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