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… Shirtwaist Fire from Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A History of American Sweatshops, 1820 to the Present on the … Triangle Factory Fire , a link from the EDSITEment resource Women and Social Movements Introduction Sweatshops and …
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… Historic Dockyard offering information on surname history. Wikimedia Commons During the Middle Ages, the … Bartholomew), and Hewitt (little Hugh). And what about women's names? In the male-dominated society of medieval …
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… 29 million people in the American workforce including men, women, and children. Americans worked an average of 59 hours … list of Web resources below. Create a brief report on its history and significance, its associated costs, and who … take place? What is its significance? Include a brief history. What types of visitors engaged in this leisure …
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… of her time, but also an important figure in the cultural history of the Americas as a defender of women’s rights in Chile. More of Gabriela Mistral’s …
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… "Log Cabin."]." —Glyndon G. Van Deusen ("The Whig Party," History of U.S. Political Parties, Volume 1 . Arthur M. … and sons" of the country. What beliefs about the role of women are implicit in her remarks? Compare and contrast …
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… The Holocaust is one of the greatest tragedies in modern history. Its enormity can be difficult for students to comprehend, considering the long history of anti-Semitism across history, the geographic …
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… the genres of painting were ordered hierarchically, with history painting seen as the most important—'and thus most … EDSITEment reviewed web resource Internet Public Library: History painting Genre painting Portrait painting Landscape …
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… a tool for introducing students to one period in the rich history of China. Content Standards NCSS.D2.Geo.1.6-8. … web resource Asia Society . Readings on China’s dynastic history and on the Mongols are also available through the …
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… his clarions and many other minstrels. And if these men and women be a month out in their pilgrimage, many of them shall … Metropolitan Museum of Art's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History offers additional context in their essay and …
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… in an interview-based activity to develop skills in oral history and relate the past to the present. In the remaining … by other forms of cultural expression. Throughout our history, political and social struggles were accompanied by …
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… 1930s Scottsboro Boys case in which two young white women wrongfully accused nine African American youths of … “ People’s Lawyers: Crusaders for Justice in American History, Samuel S. Leibowitz” (173–180) People and Events: …
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… who actively resisted Nazi persecution. After reviewing the history of the Holocaust, in order to understand the legal … questions about why it is important to teach Holocaust history and provides a number of straightforward teaching …
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… and Lincoln stand out as unrivaled figures in American history. Their importance is reflected in the large number … them in our collection. In this special post we look at the history of this holiday, discuss how the long-weekend became …
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… Students will then view portraits of heroes from American history, and glean a bit of background information on each … you to access portraits of five figures from United States history through EDSITEment-reviewed Web sites. You may share …
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… inaugurations came at some of the darkest moments in U.S. history. In the four months that separated his election … that ask students to think about the meaning of the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States. …
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… from all over the world, and from many, many periods of history." —Joseph Campbell, in The Power of Myth The idea of … does the original French story reflect the expectations of women at the time? In what ways could Belle be considered a …
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… an important part of our everyday lives. Learning the history of the flag will help instill in students respect … the "Star-Spangled Banner." Vexilology is the study of the history of flags. A person engaged in this pursuit is called …
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… " ( New York Times, 1970) Lesson Activities Activity One. History of Rome Develop the necessary background for Rome as … of Julius Caesar with what has transpired in contemporary history. If time is a concern but developing a contemporary …
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… it in his huge painting that has been reproduced in history textbooks and hung in American classrooms for the … A hatless figure in a man’s red shirt is rowing. There were women on Washington’s ration list and some historians guess …
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… participants in a democracy, students must learn about the women and men who make decisions concerning their lives, … the president has communicated with the public throughout history. You should also consult the "Children Write to the …
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… to be excused" yes Photo caption African American men and women hoe and plow the earth while others cut piles of sweet … their entirety at the EDSITEment-reviewed Teaching American History , The Avalon Project at Yale Law School , Online …
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… work." —General John J. Pershing, in Scott’s Official History of the American Negro in the World War (Preface) . … account of the war work organizations of colored men and women.’" His work was published in 1919 and is filled with …
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… of Art, Washington, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), … events often omitted from European and North American art history. Symbolism plays a significant role in many of his … resource is drawn from the content of the Afro-Atlantic Histories exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, …
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… the Oregon Trail traveled in family groups, including many women and children. Though many emigrants used mules like …
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… vs. slow horse/buggies), and social changes (new roles for women and African Americans in the South). Alongside this … Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History's virtual exhibition " America on the Move ." …
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… to be Intellectually Free The above video produced by the History Channel illustrates the heroism of Douglass's escape … its cult of domesticity and sentimentality—the belief that women were the moral standard bearers in American society. …
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… work.” —General John J. Pershing, in Scott’s Official History of the American Negro in the World War (Preface) . … and the work of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs for the community and against voting …
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… Beowulf with a more general discussion about Anglo-Saxon history, culture, and beliefs. The Anglo Saxon Chronicles , … same website, read in Peace-Weaving about the position of women and tribal relationships (notice the kenning!) …
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… and Language Arts Closer Reading Jazz Appreciation Month: Women in Jazz Lesson Plan Jazz and World War II: A Rally to …
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… 1930s Related Websites American Experience: Marian Anderson History Matters Penn Library Exhibitions; Marian Anderson, A … Son: Presidential Families Who were the Foremothers of the Women's Suffrage Movement? Remembering the Ladies: The First …