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July 22, 1862

Lesson Plan / History & Social Studies
The Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom's First Steps
Why was the Emancipation Proclamation important? While the Civil War began as a war to restore the Union, not to end slavery, by 1862 President Abraham Lincoln came to believe that he could save the Union only by broadening the goals of the war. Students can explore the obstacles and alternatives America faced in making the journey toward "a more perfect Union."

July 22, 1849

Lesson Plan / History & Social Studies
The Statue of Liberty: Bringing the 'New Colossus' to America
While the French had kept their end of the bargain by completing the statue itself, the Americans had still not fulfilled their commitment to erect a pedestal. In this lesson, students learn about the effort to convince a skeptical American public to contribute to the effort to erect a pedestal and to bring the Statue of Liberty to New York.
Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol
Help clarify the nature of symbols for your students as they study the Statue of Liberty, complete research on a national symbol, and use their research to communicate a message of their own.