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… are available through the EDSITEment-reviewed resource American Studies at the University of Virginia and are … are worn in the United States, students look at images of African masks online and investigate the role masks play in … play The Crucible . In the EDSITEment lesson Dramatizing History in Arthur Miller's “The Crucible,” students in 9th …
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… Ask an NEH Expert: Writing and Editing Video History & Social Studies U.S. History Literature & Language … English Department at Howard University and professor of African American literature, discusses the writing and editing …
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… Bloody Sunday, and the Long Civil Rights Movement Video History & Social Studies U.S. History Related Content Media … in March, 1965 Closer Reading What Does It Mean to Be American? Featured Image Photo caption Abernathy Children on … American South. From tenant farming to segregated schools, African Americans organized to challenge the “separate but …
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… - Advocacy Journalism in America Audio A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History Related Content Media … a photograph by Mary Garrity, ca. 1893. Wikimedia Commons African American Civil Rights Communication Latino/a American …
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… 2016 Jefferson Lecture: Ken Burns Video A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies Civics U.S. History Art & Culture … a moment when he spurned the affection of Mrs. Jennings, an African American woman who had become like a second mother to Burns …
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… Great Depression have affected the lives of working class Americans? How may the Great Depression have affected older … on the Radio Read a short overview of Social Security and African Americans and the New Deal. Social Security African … listen, follow these steps: 1. Go to http://www.ssa.gov/history/1935radiodebate.html 2. Right-click on "RealAudio …
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… Smarthistory: Art, History, Conversation Website A More Perfect Union Art & … across cultures. We believe that the brilliant histories of art belong to everyone, no matter their …
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… This lesson provides information and activities about one American Indian Nation, the Anishinaabe, called Ojibwe in … of the U.S., and engages students in research on its history, location, and past and present culture. By focusing …
Curriculum
… that especially affected the relationship between the American people and the federal government. It was in these … Act that engrossed the nation during the 1930s. Lesson 3: African-Americans and the New Deal's Civilian Conservation … How should President Franklin Roosevelt be remembered in history? Analyze the events and circumstances surrounding …
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… that it was held on August 28, 1963, and that thousands of Americans from all walks of life attended it. Let students … know that although Dr. King emphasized the struggles of African-Americans, he devoted his life to the freedom of all … has Dr. King's dream been realized? A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History Literature & Language …
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… World War I Chronology on The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History , a link from the EDSITEment-reviewed website … Chronicling America: Uncovering a World at War Lesson Plan African-American Soldiers in World War I: The 92nd and 93rd …
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… of a Young Girl by connecting the diary to the study of history and to honor the legacy of Anne Frank, the writer, … During the Holocaust ," as well as Nazi treatment of African Americans including Josef Nassy: "... a black expatriate …
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… medium so effective and important historically? Why were Americans willing to engage with this unseen but clearly … as a Communicator on the EDSITEment-reviewed Center for History and New Media website. At the Franklin D. Roosevelt … Lesson 2: The Social Security Act Lesson Plan Lesson 3: African-Americans and the New Deal's Civilian Conservation …
Teacher's Guide
The National Endowment for the Humanities has invited National History Day (NHD) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) to work together to promote better understanding among…
Teacher's Guide
This collection of free, authoritative source information about the history, politics, geography, and culture of many states and territories has been funded by the National Endowment for the…
Closer Readings Post
… The Holocaust is one of the greatest tragedies in modern history. Its enormity can be difficult for students to … World History WWII (1939-1945) Closer Reading Jewish American Heritage Month Lesson Plan Holocaust and Resistance …
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… know about pioneers. Who were they? With what period in history are they associated? Where did they come from? Where … encounters with herds of buffalo along the Trail. Native Americans recounts both friendly and unfriendly meetings … Geography of Hope ," details the migration experiences of African Americans and Asian immigrants, and also discusses …
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… accommodation with Britain to outright independence for the American colonies. Wikimedia Commons In 1776 a small … best-selling printed work by a single author in American history up to that time. Never before had a pamphlet been … to the similarities and differences between the two documents. This comparison will give them a more …
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… Photo caption Joy Harjo The foundation of a 21 st -century American community is shared respect among individuals who … on what they have found. Teacher's Guide American Indian History and Heritage Lesson Plan Native American Cultures …
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… which has a page specifically devoted to World War I History. Review background information on the treaty and the … into World War I: A Documentary Chronology Lesson Plan African-American Soldiers in World War I: The 92nd and 93rd …
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… Washington and Lincoln stand out as unrivaled figures in American history. Their importance is reflected in the large number …
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… to religious tolerance and in his dealings with Native Americans. Wikimedia Commons In 1681, William Penn … the Free Society of Traders (found on EDSITEment reviewed History Matters ) , published in 1683, has been recognized …
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… Little Magician" 1837-1841 on the EDSITEment resource The American President (Philip Kunhardt Jr., et. al., The … issues…" —From Blyndon G. Van Deusen ("The Whig Party," History of U.S. Political Parties, Volume 1 . Arthur M. …
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… detailed, and engaging primary sources that convey the history of slavery and freedom seeking in striking terms. … are certainly reliable: articles published in the American Historical Review and the Journal of African American History, or content from the National Park …
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… Wikimedia Commons Matters of foreign policy dominated American political concerns in the final decade of the … challenged American sovereignty. By looking at government documents and playing out commercial scenarios students will … from the EDSITEment-reviewed website Teaching American History that discuss the various reactions of Americans to …
Media Resource
… Ask an NEH Expert: About Editing Video History & Social Studies U.S. History Related Content … Logan, Jr., Director of Education and Affiliate Curator for African Culture and Education at the Burke Museum of Natural …
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… Century America yes Photo caption John Wesley preaching to American Indians. Wikimedia Commons The traditional … pacifism during the Revolutionary War. A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History 9-12 11/13/09 Editor …
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… Ask an NEH Expert: Using Digital Archives Video History & Social Studies U.S. History Related Content … Logan, Jr., Director of Education and Affiliate Curator for African Culture and Education at the Burke Museum of Natural …
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… yes Photo caption Diagram of the US Federal Government and American Union, 1862. Wikimedia Commons In September of … websites. Download and print out selected documents and duplicate copies as necessary for student … has proved true in the U.S. today. A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies Civics U.S. History 9-12 11/13/09 …