Who deserves a say in government? What are the legal limits of protest? The Shays Rebellion role-play offers a deep dive into the early days of the United States and the issues that led up to the Constitutional Convention.

The Louisiana Purchase role-play takes place in 1803 as President Jefferson and his advisors debate how to handle the purchase and integration of new territory. As students debate the intricacies of the Louisiana Purchase, they must tackle the question: How should we balance executive power and Constitutional limitations?

The Nullification role-play immerses students in the conflicts that led up to the Civil War: the economic relationship between North and South, the growing abolition movement, and the struggle for power between federal and state governments.

The Dorr Rebellion role-play explores the battle to rewrite Rhode Island's Constitution. It asks: How do you reform the government? How do you balance power between rural and urban areas? Who should have the right to vote?

The Pullman Strike role-play explores a defining moment in American labor history. What is the proper balance of power between bosses and workers? How much influence should big companies have over people's lives?

The World War I role-play takes place in December of 1916, as America struggles with what role it should take in the Great War raging across Europe. As students work together, they must tackle the question: What role should America play in the world?

The New Deal role-play focuses on the Second New Deal of 1935. As students respond to the Great Depression and the failures of the First New Deal, they must tackle the question: How big a role should the federal government play in improving people’s lives?

The AIDS Epidemic role-play explores the early days of the AIDS crisis. It asks: How should we treat an incurable disease? Who should be the face of the fight against AIDS? How do we balance civil liberties and public health?