Social Studies – Page 25

Californian Becomes First Woman to Lead an Army Infantry Division

On June 29, 2019, Major General Laura Yeager became the first woman to lead a United States Army Infantry Division. In a ceremony at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, General Yeager took … Read more

Dunlap Declaration of Independence; declaration by the representatives of the United States of America

Where Is the “Real” Declaration of Independence?

On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the American colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. This document, along with the Constitution and the Bill … Read more

Supreme Court Makes Final Rulings of Term

You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more

Ways the United States Women’s World Cup Team Is Fighting for Equality

This summer, between June 7 and July 7, the United States Women’s World Cup Team will compete to be the best on the soccer field at the Women’s World Cup. Off the soccer field, the … Read more

How to Spot Bias in the News

You may know the difference between facts and opinions in the news, but have you ever heard of bias? A bias is a strong prejudice in favor or against something. Some biases, such as a … Read more

World Leaders Discuss Economic Issues at This Year’s G20 Summit

For the first time ever, Japan will host the G20 Summit. From June 28-29, global leaders will descend upon Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, to discuss the world’s most important economic issues. The G20 Summit is … Read more

Showing Pride for the Flag

The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Americans are so proud of their flag, there is even a holiday just for it! Flag Day is on June 14th and … Read more

Here to Help

Whenever you see images of a disaster or war, you’ve probably seen another image too — a red cross. The image of a red cross means that people are there to help. The American Red … Read more

Fire Engulfs Parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral’s roof in Paris, France. Crowds of people gasped as flames sent the cathedral’s spire [a tall, pointed structure often set on top of a building] crashing to earth. … Read more

Always Yield to Emergency Vehicles

Have you ever been riding in a car when an emergency vehicle zooms past with lights flashing and siren blaring? Have you seen an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road to provide … Read more