How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
On November 28, 1775, Congressestablishesthe U.S. Navy and raise their first flag that has 13 stripes.
The damaged Mayflower finds land, but continues south in order to reach the intended destination.
People in Galveston should have received warnings of the 1900 hurricane; however, the U.S. Weather Bureau banned all data and warnings from Cuba.
St. Patrick is honored every year on March 17th, his religious feast day and likely day of death.
St. Petersburg, a city featured in Dostoevsky's works, becomes Russia's new capital city.
Susan realizes women will only get their rights by having the vote themselves.
With her father's support Susan B. Anthony fights against discrimination.
Irish rebels begin an uprising, believing the French will help them defeat the English.
Many Americans protest the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.
Vincent begins to study art, while falling in love with his cousin (who does not love him).
More than 160,000 Allied troops land on heavily fortified French beaches. The heroic events at Normandy serve to alter the course of history.
Unknown monks and artists still stun us with their beautiful drawings.
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