This activity focuses on the American Revolution, its context and outcome. Students are guided through eight documents from various perspectives, that provide context to allow students to answer the question of whether the war was rebellion or a true revolution. Students are also asked to explain whether they think the war was justified based on the provided documents.

This activity is a history lab that focuses on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, following the big question: "Who was responsible for these deaths?" By using the Cornell website, students experience the story of the fire, explore the factory, and read primary sources from many different perspectives. The application of this knowledge comes in two, important questions at the end of the activity: "Who should be held responsible for these types of incidents?" and "How do you prevent these types of incidents from occurring in the future?"