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Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. CRF seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights and to educate young people to become active and responsible participants in our society. CRF is dedicated to assuring our country's future by investing in our youth today.
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2020In this Constitution Day activity, students view a slideshow outlining events leading to the U.S. Constitution and participate in a discussion...
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2019The emoluments clause is a provision in the U.S. Constitution to ensure that elected leaders do not gain a profit from their offices. Three groups...
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2016Sam Houston was a leader who sought practical solutions to the problems of his time. He faced his greatest challenge during his fight against Texas...
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2016In the years leading up to the Civil War, the issue of slavery divided the Democratic Party and newly formed Republican Party. One of the most...
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2019Nicknamed the ‘Moses of her people’ for leading runaway slaves to freedom in the north, Harriet Tubman was the most famous member of the Underground...
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2016In the 1630s, English puritans in Massachusetts bay colony created a self-government that went far beyond what existed in England. Some historians...
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2016During the American revolution, the former English colonies each adopted their own constitutions. These first state constitutions provided the...
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2020The U.S. National Parks system began in the late 19th century. Over time, the rationale for National Parks has expanded from simply maintaining...
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2020In 1962, American biologist Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. Her explosive book revealed to the public the potential dangers of pesticides and also...
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2016The War of 1812 tested whether the new federal republic could survive its first declared war. As Commander-in-Chief, President James Madison had to...