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… American Utopia: The Architecture and History of the Suburb … to cities for jobs and mobile lifestyles, more than half of Americans still choose to live in suburbs. This lesson plan … shortage by providing an affordable, low-maintenance alternative for returning G.I.s. Students will examine how the …
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… Lesson 3: Religion and the Fight for American Independence yes Photo caption As commander of the … for American Independence," explored how many revolutionary Americans believed that obedience to God required revolution … and duplicate copies as necessary for student viewing. Alternatively, excerpted versions of these documents are …
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… American Literature Lessons — Nineteenth Century September … offers over 30 lessons on major authors in 19th-century American literature including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, … autobiography in the 1847 Narrative of William W. Brown, An American Slave . From Courage to Freedom: Frederick …
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… Lesson 1: Mark Twain and American Humor yes Photo caption Mark Twain, perhaps the most renowned American humorist. Library of Congress When Mark Twain's … its transforming relationship to the long tradition of American humor. In this brief masterpiece, Twain combines …
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… American Diplomacy in World War II yes Photo caption Sir … to achieve objectives that would not only protect the American nation from aggression but also would permanently … the early nineteenth century, and Britain in the age of the American Revolution—had come apart once they had served …
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… The Declaration of Independence: "An Expression of the American Mind" yes Photo caption United States Declaration … in the Declaration of Independence, their origins, the Americans' key grievances against the King and Parliament, … in waging war against his American subjects As an alternative, other categories could be chosen such as economic …
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… Scraping the Sky: Architecture and American History yes Photo caption The L'American International Building in Manhattan, New York City, … cities are exploring wooden construction as a viable alternative to energy-intensive steel and concrete. As you will …
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… the holiday to celebrate Abraham Lincoln, his own state’s native son, whose birthday conveniently fell on February … has resources discussing Washington’s relationship with Native Americans . For anyone who wants to learn more about …
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… Introducing American Art at the Core of Learning May 10, 2016 Sara Jatcko yes Photo caption Participants at American Art at the Core of Learning. Terra Foundation Using … librarians. However, the Chicago-based Terra Foundation for American Art wanted to take this a step further by starting …
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… unknown to each other." —Edward Hirsch The Academy of American Poets and the EDSITEment Project at the National … of migrations that are a part of our common heritage as Americans. (6) “Praise Song for the Day,” Elizabeth … navigating American life when you are both “stranger and native.” (8) “Translation for Mamá,” Richard Blanco uses …
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… our own." —Pearl S. Buck, "On Discovering America" (1937) American author Pearl S. Buck returned to the United States … groups struggled to identify themselves as the only "true" Americans. In her essay, "On Discovering America," published … immigrants and the meaning of the term "American" to both native and immigrant populations. EDSITEment offers a …
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… of a particular group of people, such as women, African Americans, Native Americans, or immigrants; a particular kind of …
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… two groups. One group should read " Coyote Brings Fire " (Native American) while the other reads " The Four Dragons " … people by the end of the stories? Why do you think the Native American storyteller chose to end the story the way …
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… of slavery and the unjust treatment of free blacks and Native Americans. In fact, the greatest danger Americans faced was …
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… Lincoln on the American Union: A Word Fitly Spoken yes Photo caption … learn about the significance of Union to the future of American government. This resource accompanies the curriculum Abraham Lincoln on the American Union: "A Word Fitly Spoken." Fragment of the …
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… Japanese American Internment Camps during WWII yes Photo caption … used to determine the loyalty of the Japanese and Japanese Americans incarcerated in War Relocation Authority (WRA) … where Japanese nationalism offered a positive alternative, further dividing the camp population. Many …
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… World War I and American Art: Part One January 10, 2017 Joe Phelan yes Photo … President Woodrow Wilson declared war in April 1917 and American troops did not arrive on European soil until June. Yet American wealth and power played an essential role in …
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… World War I and American Art: Part Two January 26, 2017 Joe Phelan yes Photo … “Flower of Death” (1919). Claggett Wilson Smithsonian American Art Museum Last time , I began to survey how American artists viewed the Great War (1914–1918). This …
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… Lesson 2: The House Un-American Activities Committee yes Photo caption Alger Hiss, … and duplicate copies as necessary for student viewing. Alternatively, excerpted versions of these documents are … in this lesson, it can give students a sense for why Americans were so fearful of communism during this time. …
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… Art & Culture History Related Content Teacher's Guide American Indian History and Heritage Lesson Plan Building … and Heritage Lesson Plan: Not “Indians,” Many Tribes: Native American Diversity (grades 6-12) It's a Wrap! …
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… unfairly disregarded as a significant philosopher of the American Revolution? Help your students deepen their … did students notice about the experiences of free African Americans in the three communities? What differences? What … . Franklin took special care to include fair treatment of Native Americans in his Articles of Confederation , …
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… Century America yes Photo caption John Wesley preaching to American Indians. Wikimedia Commons The traditional … however, result in a wholesale decline in religiosity among Americans. In fact, the most significant religious … how it affected the lives of both colonial Americans and Native Americans Analyze Jonathan Mayhew's "A Discourse …
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… America yes Photo caption U.S. Postal stamp dedicated to American Music in 1964. Wikimedia Commons In this unit, … answers and responses to the music. Chippewa Nation This Native American group from northern Minnesota uses …
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… the right of women to own property, and the rights of Native Americans and Chinese immigrants. The New Northwest was “a …
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… Emancipation Proclamation: Activity 3. The African American Perspective yes Photo caption "The Emancipation of … complains to Lincoln of unequal pay for white and African American soldiers and consider the questions that follow: …
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… directly to your screen! In this video, Heather Bender, Native Education Outreach Specialist at the Buffalo Bill …
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… what not to include. In this video, Heather Bender, Native Education Outreach Specialist at the Buffalo Bill …
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… insight for researchers. In this video, Heather Bender, Native Education Outreach Specialist at the Buffalo Bill …
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… "Creating the Balance" on the EDSITEment resource The American President , "Madison's presidency was dominated by … The American President Students should understand that Americans were particularly sensitive to insults from the … off Sandy Hook the American brig Spitfire and impressed a native-born American. Captain John Rodgers, commanding the …