• Growth of Political Parties
• What Caused Secession?
• A National Clash of Cultures in the 1920s
• Public Schools and Their Purpose

...and 18 more. Each topic title is followed by a series of excerpts from historical documents that frame questions, or provoke critical thinking. Students critique these excerpts to answer questions that begin to address the larger issues at hand. 

As a result, students come to understand how analyzing documents can help in drawing one's own conclusions. At the same time, Document-Based Assessment for U.S. History is an excellent supplement to year-long programs in U.S. history. 

See Document-Based Assessment Activities for U.S. History, Middle School