Engage students in American History with this collection of thought-provoking prompts. Each selection features a compelling historical fact, information about a key event, or a quotation from a famous figure, along with a companion prompt that encourages students to reflect, react, and connect the information to their own lives. Focusing on key people, places, and events in American history, the prompts provide wonderful opportunities for students to write about history. The book covers American History topics from the first Americans to the last half of the twentieth century, including exploration, the Civil War, immigration, World War II, and more!