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2023 Theme Teacher Introduction: Frontiers in History

Join Dr. Kathleen DuVal, Bowman & Gordon Gray Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for a quick exploration into the theme of Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. (Vimeo)

What is an Annotated Bibliography?

Learn about annotated bibliographies, how to cite sources, and annotation requirements for your NHD project.

What is a Process Paper?

Learn the key elements of an NHD process paper, a required element for any NHD project entry.

Performance Project Example 2: Debate over the Bill of Rights

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Performance Project Example 1: Caroline Chisholm

Documentary Project Example 1: Baseball Diplomacy

The Atomic Bomb: Luis Alvarez’s Letter to his Son from Aboard the Artiste

In this video, Dr. Christopher Hamner explores how the atomic bomb ended World War II, ushering in a new era in world history.

Why They Fight: Analyzing How the Military Motivates Soldiers to Go into Combat

Women in the Workforce: Examining Depictions of Women’s Roles During World War II

In this video, Dr. Christopher Hamner explores how World War II changed gender boundaries in the United States.

Legacies of World War I: The Why of World War I

In this video, Dr. Michael Neiberg explains new scholarship re-examining the causes of World War I.

Legacies of World War I: The Veteran Experience

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Keene discusses the experiences of veterans who returned after World War I.

Legacies of World War I: The Soldier’s Experience

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Keene explores the experiences of soldiers who served in World War I.

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