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A Free Reading Passage on Dr. Hector Garcia

Dr. Hector P. Garcia emerged as a pivotal figure in the Mexican American civil rights movement, founding the American GI Forum to...

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A Free Reading Passage on James Hogg, the First Native-Born Texan Governor

James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born governor of Texas, served from 1891 to 1895 and is remembered for his progressive reforms,...

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A Free Reading Passage on Oveta Culp Hobby

Oveta Culp Hobby was an influential American leader known for her pioneering roles as the first director of the Women’s Army Corps during...

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A Free Reading Passage on Manuel C. Gonzales

Manuel C. Gonzales was a pivotal figure in the Mexican American civil rights movement, dedicating his life to advocating for the rights...

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A Free Reading Passage on Lulu Belle Madison White

Lulu Belle Madison White was a formidable civil rights activist in Texas, renowned for her leadership in the NAACP and pivotal role in...

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A Free Reading Passage on Jane McCallum

Jane McCallum was a key figure in Texas history, renowned for her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement and her transformative...

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A Free Reading Passage on Ann Richards

Ann Richards, the 45th Governor of Texas, was a dynamic political figure known for her sharp wit and progressive policies, serving from...

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Barbara Jordan, the First Female Senator in the Texas Legislature

Barbara Jordan was a groundbreaking American politician and civil rights leader, remembered for being the first African American woman...

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Miriam A. Ferguson, the First Female Governor of Texas

Miriam A. Ferguson, the first female governor of Texas, broke significant gender barriers in American politics during the early 20th...

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The Aleuts for AP U.S. History

The Aleuts are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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The Navajo for AP U.S. History

The Navajo are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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The Haudenosaunee Confederacy for AP U.S. History

The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP...

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The Utes for AP U.S. History

The Utes are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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The Lenape for AP U.S. History

The Lenape are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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The Secotan for AP U.S. History

The Secotan are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History....

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The Shoshone for AP U.S. History

The Shoshone are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History....

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The Apache for AP U.S. History

The Apache are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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The Pueblo of New Mexico and Arizona for AP U.S. History

The Pueblo are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period 1 of AP U.S. History. You...

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Uncover the Secrets of the Ancient Hohokam of Arizona for AP U.S. History

The Hohokam and their amazing canals are an illustrative example of the Native American Societies before European Contact topic in Period...

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Free Presentations on Native American Societies Before European Contact

Native Americans have been living in the Americas for tens of thousands of years, if not longer. Different societies emerged in response...

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