Most history classes teach you about wars. This course teaches you about power, specifically, who gets remembered and why.
 
In this unit, you’ll explore how military commemoration shapes national identity, public memory, and institutional power. Instead of just memorizing dates, you’ll tackle questions like:
Who decides who gets honored in uniform?
Can military memory ever be neutral?
Why do some recognitions spark controversy?
 
What’s inside:
A workbook full of case studies (like Harriet Tubman, Harvey Milk, Medgar Evers, and Jackie Robinson)
Structured debates and discussion prompts
Media literacy and analysis activities
Opportunities to draft real-world policy
 
You’ll learn to analyze evidence, build arguments, and question how institutions shape what we remember.
 
Ready to move beyond memorizing facts? This course is your toolkit for thinking deeper about history and power.
 
Download instantly. Use it online or print it out, no prep needed.