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Slavery and the Civil War, Part 1
What really caused the Civil War? This episode, with Bethany Jay, Ph.D., examines the complex role that slavery played in causing the Civil War and outlines ways to teach this history and clarify our understanding of the Confederacy.
July 8, 2019
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Slavery and the Northern Economy
In this episode, historian Christy Clark-Pujara examines the role the North played in perpetuating slavery and the truth behind the phrase “slavery built the United States.”
July 8, 2019
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In the Footsteps of Others: Process Drama
Lindsay Anne Randall explains “process drama” — a method to help build empathy and understand the risks and complexities that enslaved individuals faced.
July 8, 2019
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Brown v. Board: General Discussion Questions
Discuss the impact of Brown v. Board and the current state of segregation using articles from Teaching Tolerance magazine's special anniversary section.
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Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.
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Teaching the Hard History of Indigenous Slavery
TT’s newest film, ‘The Forgotten Slavery of Our Ancestors,’ offers a classroom-ready introduction to the history of Indigenous enslavement in what is now the United States.
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Doing the Work of Teaching Hard History
In many ways, the U.S. has fallen short of its ideals. How can we explain this to students — particularly in the context of discussing slavery? This episode offers practical strategies.
July 21, 2025