The data for this map was compiled by Ida B. Wells, with assistance from other organizations. It documents the number of lynchings in each state between 1889 and 1921. There were a total of 3,424. Congressman Leonidas Dyer introduced this map into the Congressional record in 1922 as he introduced his Anti-Lynching bill. Click here […]
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Historical Context for the 14th Amendment’s Disqualification Clause
As the 2024 election calendar rolls on, a vestigial section of the Constitution may play a consequential role in how we, the people, choose the president. After the Civil War, Congress passed three Constitutional amendments to address some of the intractable problems that had brought about the war. Another clause in the 14th Amendment has […]
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AP United States History Collection
This collection contains over 75 films for use in the AP United States History course. The resources for Units 8 and 9 are separated by topic. Pre-1900 (Periods 4-6): The films and lessons in this section focus on two political party conventions of the 1800s and an essential period of indigenous history that began during westward […]
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How to Fact-Check History
Meet Joseph Hogan, Retro Report’s fact-checker who explains what methods and processes he employs to verify the information in our stories.
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Upheaval at the 1860 Democratic Convention: What Happened When a Party Split
Some issues are too fundamental for a party to withstand, and the consequences can last for a generation.