Separate but Equal?
Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, U.S. society (especially in the South) was segregated due to the Jim Crow laws. In this lesson students will use their prior …
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Conspiracy Theories: Escape from Alcatraz
Alcatraz opened as a federal men’s prison in August of 1934 holding the “baddest of the bad” criminals as it was seen to be “escape-proof.” Throughout the years 36 men …
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Learning about the Gilded Age (1869-1896) through Political Cartoons
Roscoe Conkling was a colorful political figure from the late 1800s. He served three terms as a U.S. Senator from New York. He opposed civil service reform and insisted on …
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Using Primary Sources to Teach Narrative Writing
Not only are primary sources a great tool to help bring a history lesson to life, but they are also a great tool to teach narrative writing. In this lesson, …
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Voting Rights: A Brief History
Voting Rights: A Brief History: The WebQuest will trace Voting Rights from the 15th Amendment. The goal of this Quest is to illustrate the importance of voting to today’s students. …
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