Know LA image of carpetbaggers (cartoon)

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KnowLA is a comprehensive, dynamic online reference guide to the history and culture of Louisiana. Discover artist and naturalist John James Audubon with The Birds of America image gallery and video.

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  • Launchpad: The Albany Congress and Political Identity (North American Colonists)

    Created May 30, 2012

    Launchpad: The Albany Congress and Political Identity (North American Colonists)

    Examine the historic map by Emanuel Bowen of the British American Plantations below. Look at the Northeast and the area marked Iroquois:

    A Map of the British American Plantations, 1754, by Emanuel Bowen

  • Empire and Identity in the American Colonies

    Created May 29, 2012
    Empire and Identity: Join or Die

    In this lesson students will examine the various visions of three active agents in the creation and management of Great Britain’s empire in North America – British colonial leaders and administrators, North American British colonists, and Native Americans.

    Catholic mission in American southwest.

    How Teachers Can Make the Most of "When Worlds Collide"

    In this feature, Dan McDowell, AP World History teacher and consultant for the PBS film "When Worlds Collide" surveys the features of the companion website, indicating how the K-16 educational community can make the best use of these resources.

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    Lyndon Johnson delivers “We Shall Overcome” speech

    Submitted by edsite.admin on March 7, 2012 - 5:26pm
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    March 15, 1965
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    JFK, LBJ, and the Fight for Equal Opportunity in the 1960s
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    We The People
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    Voices of Democracy: Lyndon Johnson, "We Shall Overcome"

    Congress makes “Star Spangled Banner” official national anthem

    Submitted by edsite.admin on March 3, 2012 - 12:27pm
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    Repeats every year until Sat Mar 03 2035 .
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    March 3, 1931
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    Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?
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    WSPWH: Star-Spangled Banner
    Wampanoag warrior

    Celebrate "We Shall Remain" for Native American Heritage Month

    EDSITEment celebrates the PBS series "We Shall Remain" for Native American Heritage Month and shows how it can be used in the classroom.

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    Photograph of a Hopi woman basket weaver, c. 1910

    Native American Heritage Month

    November is Native American Heritage Month, and NEH and EDSITEment have numerous teaching resources to help students discover Native American history.

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    Amy and Leon Kass

    The Meaning of America: A New Approach to Civic Education

    Over the course of this year, EDSITEment will be showcasing a series of innovative lessons which use classic American short stories to teach civics. We asked the editors of this new curriculum to introduce the project.

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