The final days of the Republic, the death of Julius Caesar, and the rise of Augustus as the first Emperor.

Students follow Rome's growth through trade and conquest, learning about the Punic Wars and the rise of Julius Caesar as a military leader.

An introduction to the Roman Republic's government, focusing on the roles of the Senate, Consuls, and the struggle between Patricians and Plebeians.

A lesson covering the secession of the Southern states, the formation of the Confederacy, and the opening battle of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. Students will explore the causes of the split and sequence the events that led to the bombardment.

A lesson exploring Harriet Tubman's 1850 escape and the significance of the Mason-Dixon Line as a geographical and legal boundary in the pre-Civil War United States.