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    U.S. HISTORY, PLAYS

    The Triangle Factory Fire

    Read a play about the 1911 fire at the Triangle Waist Company and how it led to new laws protecting workers.

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    Galileo on Trial

    When astronomer Galileo learned about the solar system, he defied the Catholic Church.

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    ¡Viva la Causa!

    Cesar Chavez helped unionize California grape pickers, demanding better conditions for workers.

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    Mary Walker’s War

    During the Civil War, Mary Walker Edwards became the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army.

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    “We Are Americans Too!”

    During World War II, more than 110,000 Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps

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    The Russian Revolution

    In 1917, the Russian people started a rebellion that would change their nation forever.

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    ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, PLAYS, WORLD HISTORY

    Egypt's Last Queen

    She was young and bold, but could she save her once-mighty empire?

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    U.S. HISTORY, PLAYS

    Freedom Train!

    Harriet Tubman risked her life to lead her people to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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    Attack on Pearl Harbor!

    In 1941, a raid on a U.S. naval base in Hawaii changed Americans' minds about fighting in World War II.

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    General Washington’s Spectacles

    George Washington averts a national crisis during the winter of 1782-83.

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    Burr vs. Hamilton

    In 1804, an escalating war of words between two of America's leading politicians resulted in duel.

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    The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

    During World War II, one Polish woman was brave enough to save thousands of lives.