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Notable Moments in Civil Rights History Read about important events throughout the history of the civil rights movement.		Popular Elections References Our election references for grades K-12 are great supplements for a social studies unit on...
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Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's...		Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who...