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… Music of the Harlem Renaissance Audio History & Social Studies U.S. History Literature & Language … cabaret, 1943. Wikimedia Commons United States Poetry African American Content In this episode of Afropop Worldwide on the …
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… the fourth president was maintained by scores of enslaved African-Americans. Archaeology is revealing how they lived. … on the constitutional questions. A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History 9-12 11/13/09 Related …
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… of Lincoln's inaugural address through archival documents such as campaign posters, sheet music, vintage … during one of the most tumultuous times in our nation's history. At the time, the United States consisted of 19 free … the last page of Lincoln's first inaugural address from American Memory . (NOTE: Background information is available …
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… and political parties was deeply rooted in Anglo-American political culture before the American Revolution. … programs, and philosophies. In his introduction to the History of U.S. Political Parties (Schlesinger, Arthur M., …
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… At its conclusion, 68 women and 32 men had signed a document calling for American women to be extended the same civil and political … National American Women’s Suffrage Association, 1848–1921 History Matters The Amazonian Convention “The Solitude of …
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… lesson presents the Lend-Lease program in the context of American domestic politics and foreign relations. It asks … Administration turn their photographic talents toward documenting and thereby promoting the program. In support of … Lesson 2: The Social Security Act Lesson Plan Lesson 3: African-Americans and the New Deal's Civilian Conservation …
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… XVI Wikimedia Commons Matters of foreign policy dominated American political concerns between 1790 and 1800. In 1793 … respond to this challenge? A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History The Crisis of American …
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… information, the EDSITEment reviewed resource Teaching American History offers an interactive website that includes a …
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… How did these New England settlers interact with the Native Americans, and how can we gain information about those … may be useful to teachers seeking advice on using maps. History Matters' Making Sense of Evidence materials on …
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… for a number of similar events that occurred throughout the American colonies. Some colonists were very angry. One … 1764–1775 , a timeline available on American Memory . Tax History Project , a comprehensive article on the events …
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… Vietnam War would become the longest military engagement in American history prior to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Many …
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… and other useful websites. Download and print out selected documents and duplicate copies as necessary for student … Samuel Adams , on the White House website, a link from The American President . An Outline of American History (1994), Chapter Three: Boston "Tea Party" , on From …
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… Jackson's presidency a watershed in the evolution of the American political system. The campaign of 1828 was a … read the following one-page articles from Digital History , a project of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of …
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Our Women's History Teacher's Guide provides compelling questions, lesson activities, and multimedia resources for integrating women's perspectives and experiences throughout the school year.…
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Our collection of resources is designed to assist students and teachers as they prepare their NHD projects and highlights the long partnership that has existed between the National Endowment…
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Based on this model oral history experience, the toolkit includes instructional concepts, ideas, and strategies for use by educators to design a curriculum that reflects their instructional goals…
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… Citizens of the World In 1829, David Walker, a free African American, published his Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of … and build a new society elsewhere? A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History 6-8 2 David Walker vs. …
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… updates. Broadsides address virtually every aspect of the American Revolution, providing a wide range of suitable … are revealed in the broadsides? A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History 6-8 3 09/22/10 Folk Art …
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… and Purpose | Assessing the Man | Thinking with the Story | American Acquisitiveness and Enterprise | Science, … Watch: Is this story a tragedy? Thinking with the Story Americans have traditionally been known for, and generally …
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… to reflect on that point of view as they analyze campaign documents and accounts. Though intended for the teacher, all … "Log Cabin."]." —Glyndon G. Van Deusen ("The Whig Party," History of U.S. Political Parties, Volume 1 . Arthur M. … Digitization Project , a link from the EDSITEment resource American Studies at the University of Virginia Log Cabin …
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… Wikimedia Commons Long before the first shot was fired, the American Revolution began as a series of written complaints … and what remains unfulfilled? A More Perfect Union History & Social Studies U.S. History 6-8 1-2 Worksheet 1. …
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… The presidential election of 1824 represents a watershed in American politics. The collapse of the Federalist Party and … the 2000 election. For a comprehensive introduction to the history of the presidential election process, consult …
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… of The Emancipation Proclamation and the transcript of the document from the National Archives below. Basic … the Constitution Curriculum Abraham Lincoln on the American Union: “A Word Fitly Spoken” Curriculum Before and … do? Lesson Plan Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad History & Social Studies U.S. History Civics A More Perfect …
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… hungry army together"—from the EDSITEment resource The American President . What combination of experience, … secondary sources. From the U.S. Army Center of Military History The American Revolution: First Phase , scroll down …
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… Freedom is a comprehensive NEH-funded resource on the African American experience during the early 19th century. The … Why are these names overlooked in the telling of U.S. history? Lesson Plan Harriet Jacobs and Elizabeth Keckly: …
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… and phrases, proverbs, fables, tales, and other elements of African oral and communal storytelling traditions in order … other continents. To give students an overview of Nigerian history and cultural geography, locate Nigeria on a map of … 19th century? Selected EDSITEment Websites The Academy of American Poets W.B. Yeats African Studies WWW K – 12 …
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… of his humorous dialect. As part of a curriculum unit on American Humor, students may also compare Harris' story with … map of the United States, via EDSITEment-reviewed Digital History, shows the outlines of states as they are added. To … original illustrations of Sut Lovingood available at the Documenting the American South website. Assessment Ask …
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… look at maps that record the early exploration of the American West, noting how mapmakers kept alive hopes of … Records Administration. At the website's homepage, click "Document Analysis Worksheets" in the blue sidebar and click … (c. 1350)—a more secular medieval map that appeared in a history of all times since creation. It can be accessed …
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… yes Photo caption Still from the documentary “Rita Dove: An American Poet” Wikimedia Commons The selections within this … Modern American Poetry Rita Dove: “ ‘Looking Underneath’ History,” by Renee, H. Shea , (p. 9–13) from AP English … Modern American Poetry Protest, s.v. poetry, The Making of African American Identity: Vol. 3, 1917-1968, America in …