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Primary Source Sets

Primary source collections exploring topics in history, literature, and culture developed by educators — complete with teaching guides for class use.

  • Treaty of Versailles and the End of World War I
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
    • US History,
    • World History,
    • Law and Government
  • Reservations, Resistance, and the Indian Reorganization Act, 1900-1940
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930),
    • The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
    • US History,
    • Native Americans,
    • Law and Government
  • The Rise of Italian Fascism and Its Influence on Europe
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930),
    • The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
    • World History,
    • Social Movements,
    • Law and Government
  • World War I: America Heads to War
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
    • US History,
    • Law and Government
  • Women’s Suffrage: Campaign for the Nineteenth Amendment
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
    • US History,
    • Women,
    • Law and Government
  • The Scopes Trial
    • The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
    • US History,
    • Science and Technology,
    • Law and Government

These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee. Explore resources and ideas for Using DPLA's Primary Source Sets in your classroom.

To give feedback, contact us at education@dp.la. You can also suggest a primary source set topic or view resources for National History Day.

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