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Doing Her Civic Duty: Anna Coleman Ladd and the American Red Cross

In this lesson, students will learn about United States citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Using Anna Coleman Ladd and her experiences in World War I as a case study, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to create a historical narrative explaining the importance of civic engagement in society and what responsibilities Americans have to their country.

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