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Abraham Lincoln nominated by Republican Party for President
May 18, 1860
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Lesson Plan / History & Social StudiesLesson 4: Abraham Lincoln, the 1860 Election, and the Future of the American Union and Slavery
This lesson plan will explore Abraham Lincoln's rise to political prominence during the debate over the future of American slavery. Lincoln's anti-slavery politics will be contrasted with the abolitionism of William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass and the "popular sovereignty" concept of U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas.
U.S. Supreme Court affirms “separate but equal” principle (Plessy v. Ferguson)
May 18, 1896
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Lesson Plan / History & Social StudiesThe Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States
The federal judiciary, which includes the Supreme Court as well as the district and circuit courts, is one of three branches of the federal government. The judiciary has played a key role in American history and remains a powerful voice in resolving contemporary controversies. This lesson provides an introduction to the Supreme Court. Students will learn basic facts about the Supreme Court by examining the United States Constitution and one of the landmark cases decided by that court.
Tennessee Valley Authority is established
May 18, 1933
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Lesson Plan / Art & CultureWhat Presidential Portraits Reveal
Tour a gallery of presidential portraits to learn how they can reflect shifting attitudes and conflicting points of view.
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