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Why WYOMING Is "Empty" And COLORADO Is Not
Wyoming and Colorado are two states that would appear to have many similarities. Location, physical geography, history and even their very shapes mirror each other in interesting ways. However, Colorado has ten times the population as...
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Pbs: End of Track: Rock Springs Massacre
Learn details about the 1885 Rock Springs Massacre of immigrant Chinese miners by white immigrant miners. Included is a link to the full documentary and classroom discussion questions. Sensitive: This resource contains material that may...
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Pbs: End of Track: Fort Laramie Treaty
The U.S. Government wanted Native American tribes to agree to let the Union Pacific railroad be built across their land. This resulted in the Fort Laramie Treaty. Included is a link to the full documentary and discussion questions to be...
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Pbs: End of Track: Evanston Last Transcontinental Union Town
This video explores the last Transcontinental Union town of Evanston that was established in 1869. Links to the full documentary and discussion questions for the classroom are included. [3:14]
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Pbs: End of Track: Laramie
This clip from a documentary explores how the town of Laramie was formed after the construction of the railroad. Included are discussion questions for use in the classroom. [3:40]
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Pbs: Treaty of Fort Laramie: The Bozeman Trail: A Rush to Montana's Gold
The Bozeman Trail was a shortcut to the newly-discovered gold fields of Montana Territory. Cutting through the heart of Indian country, it provoked a clash of cultures that exploded into warfare, destruction, and tragedy. In the...
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Pbs: Traveling the Bozeman Trail: The Bozeman Trail: A Rush to Montana's Gold
Learn about the challenges faced by pioneers as they traveled west on the Bozeman Trail, a shortcut to the newly discovered goldfields of Montana Territory. In the accompanying lesson plans (found in the Support Materials), students will...
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Pbs: The Blizzard of '49: Sources & Writing
This documentary tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming's history, the Blizzard of 1949 and how the State of Wyoming responded. Students will watch short video clips with firsthand interviews of the Blizzard of 1949,...
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Pbs: City of Gold: The Story of South Pass City: Wyoming Gold Rush
Learn about the Wyoming gold rush that occurred in South Pass City, and explore the varied perspectives of the people who experienced the gold rush in the 1840s-1860s.
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Pbs: City of Gold: The Story of South Pass City: Political Pioneers
Learn about the key role South Pass City played in helping Wyoming become the first territory or state to allow women the right to vote and hold public office.
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Pbs: Wyoming Voices: Wyoming Day (Grades 6 12)
Students will learn about the influences of the State of Ohio on the naming and settlement of Wyoming and the state's Constitution. Also discussed is the relationship between Women's Suffrage and the state of Wyoming.
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Pbs: Wyoming Voices: Pearl Harbor Day (Grades K 5)
Students will learn about World War II and its impact on Wyoming as part of the Pearl Harbor Day observance.
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Pbs: Wyoming Voices: Wyoming Day (Grades K 5)
Students will learn about Wyoming's territorial history, statehood, constitution, and women's rights, in celebration of Wyoming Day.
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Pbs: Wyoming Women Get the Vote: State of Equality
Learn about the history of women's suffrage in Wyoming in this video. [7:26]
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Pbs: Wyoming Voices: Pearl Harbor Day (Grades 6 12)
In observance of Pearl Harbor Day, students will learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor in this video. Also, explore the US response and the impact the attack on Pearl Harbor had on Wyoming. [6:44]