Social Studies Chapters

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.

According to the story, the warrior Beowulf is a Geat who lives in the area now-known as southwest Sweden.

The Huns' cruelty and military prowess make them a conquering people even before Attila becomes their king.

Despite their differences, Puritans and Pilgrims agree that Salvation is by God's grace alone.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a commander of Allied Forces, is chosen to lead the invasion.

Although President Truman's decision to use an atomic weapon remains controversial, many agree that more lives would have been lost during an invasion...

JFK explains the reason Americans are in Vietnam is because if it falls under Communist rule then other countries will follow.

Analyze some of the reasons why people joined massive pilgrimages during medieval times, later referred to as the Crusades.

On February 7, 1965, Camp Holloway in the Central Highlands suffers a surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops killing 8 Americans.

A ransom note delivered to the wealthy parents of Bobby Franks asks for money and promises that Bobby is still alive.

The intent is not to fight, but to provide short-term advice to South Vietnam as they reject advances from the Communist North.

Free expression is a legal right because the mind is free, so thought should be free as well.

Fights between North and South at the 38th Parallel are common; finally the North invades the South to reunify the country.

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