Curated OER
Populism & the Election of 1896
Populism and the rise and fall of the Populist Party are the topics of this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1896 and the role of silver. Detailing main points with clever political cartoons and informative maps,...
Curated OER
Sustainability and the Recycling of Words
Recycling and green living isn't just for the environment anymore. Studying the use of metaphors and metonymies, especially in reference to environmental sustainability, this presentation provides viewers with plenty of food for thought....
Curated OER
If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War.
Students investigate major characters of history that are represented in children's literature. They conduct research using a variety of resources and each character is put into a class book as a presentation. The character includes a...
Curated OER
The Growth of the American Labor Movement
Explore the world of labor unions and organized strikes of the early 20th century in this presentation. With stark pictures of child laborers and striking workers, these slides are sure to leave an indelible impression on your students-...
Curated OER
Betting on China
Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie chart and...
Curated OER
Online Lesson Political Parties, Platforms, and Planks
Students explore historical political parties and their platforms. After studying the origins and functions of political parties, students create their own platform to address current issues. In groups, students design an ad campaign...
Curated OER
Made Round To Go Round
In this lesson students investigate what it would cost to furnish one room of their choice by shopping on the Internet. Both Australian and American dollars are to be given for each item to demonstrate the difference between two...
Curated OER
Political Parties, Platforms, and Planks
Ninth graders examine the origins and functions of political parties. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders create a party platform to address political issues that are likely to arise during a national election. ...
Curated OER
Weaker Dollar, Stronger Returns
In this economics worksheet, students read a 1-page article titled "Weaker Dollar, Stronger Returns," and then respond to 4 short answer questions about the article.
Curated OER
Seeing Green Crossword Puzzle
In this seeing green activity worksheet, learners use the 25 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
Curated OER
Pioneer Currency in Utah: Have you got change for a 5?
Pupils explore the need for money in a society and the artificial value of coin and paper currencies. They design their own coin and paper currency.
Curated OER
Pioneer Currency in Utah: Have you got change for 5?
Eleventh graders examine why pioneer society needed a uniform medium of exchange -- not so much among themselves, but for use with non-Mormon suppliers and California immigrants.
Curated OER
Initial Blend "Gr"
In this consonant blend "gr" worksheet, students read six illustrated words that begin with the consonant blend "gr". Students bracket the "gr" sound in each word. Example: (gr)ill.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Shadow of the Greenback" by Robert Barr
The full text of the short story "The Shadow of the Greenback" by Robert Barr. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Other
Cliometric Society: Turning Points in Civil War: Views From the Greenback Market
This article intends to determine which events of the U.S. Civil War were viewed as turning points by people at the time. (Published May 1994)
Federal Reserve Bank
American Currency: Demand and Interest Bearing Notes: Financing the Union
Brief overview of demand notes of the Union, commonly called "greenbacks." Gives a historical context for the notes and has many pictures of what they looked like. Includes an activity looking at Union soldier wages.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Weaver, James Baird
This site from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress provides a brief biographical sketch of Weaver, who was the presidential candidate of the Greenback Party in 1880.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1884 Overview
The campaign of 1884 was filled with scandals and recriminations from both parties. Read about the conventions that selected presidential candidates and read about the campaigns and election.
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Garfield v. Hancock
Just getting candidates for president was a trial for both the Republicans and Democrats in the election of 1880. Read about the factions in each party, and the several hopefuls wishing for the nomination. Find out about the platforms of...
Other
U.s. Treasury: History of u.s. Currency
This page provided by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing gives the the history of paper money from the colonial notes in 1690 to the currency redesigns of 1996 and 2003.
OpenStax
Open Stax: 1863: The Changing Nature of the War
Students will learn about the term "total war" and be able to provide examples. They will also be able to describe mobilization efforts in the North and the South and explain why 1863 was a pivotal year in the war.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln: Domestic Affairs
A comprehensive look at the domestic policies of the Lincoln Administration. Although the many issues involved with the Civil War were top priority, many decisions about other domestic problems were made that had a lasting effect. From...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Domestic Affairs
A very good look at the many parts of domestic affairs in the Grant administration. Grant dealt with Reconstruction, the Panic of 1873, a revamping of the government's relationship with Native Americans, and several scandals that did not...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Politics in Gilded Age 1870 1900: Farmers' Revolt in the Populist Era
Learn about the development of the farmers' protest movement in the 19th century, and how it evolved into a political movement.