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The Exploration of the Writer, His Louisiana History And the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman By Ernest J. Faines
Students identify the significance of the author's experiences on his written work; describe the hardships faced by slaves and plantation owners once the caves were set free; explain the role of the Seceses and why they were a threat to...
Humanities Texas
A President's Vision: Thomas Jefferson
Here you'll find a fantastic resource for analyzing several primary sources regarding Thomas Jefferson's presidency, from his election and home in Monticello to the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Louisiana Purchase.
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MADAME C. J. WALKER
Sixth graders recognize the achievements of Madame C. J. Walker and select one long term and one short term goal and describe the steps necessary to achieve those goals.
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Secession: A Southern Perspective
Eighth graders determine how secession impacted South Carolina as well as the United States. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders examine selected primary and secondary sources in order to study the state's sovereignty and the...
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Cotton Pickin' Before and After the Civil War
Students explore the impact of cotton. In this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture presented by their instructor on the Southern crop of cotton and its impact on the South prior to and following the Civil War. Students...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
In this online interactive Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry activity, students respond to 14 multiple choice reading comprehension questions regarding the book.
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War of 1812
Eighth graders examine how Andrew Jackson's decisions during The Battle of New Orleans led to victory. They study the importance of The Battle of New Orleans in the Treaty of Ghent and discuss the results of the War of 1812. Finally,...
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Five Themes of Geography
Students conduct research to determine why geography is important and how it provides information regarding many aspects of the world. They investigate the hemispheres, longitude, latitude and absolute location.
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Madam C.J. Walker -- Leader in Philanthropy and Successful Business Woman
Students examine the life of Madam C.J. Walker. They discover the impact her changes had on the community as a whole. They develop their own plan to impact and change their own community for the better.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Evergreen Plantation
Composed of 39 buildings, including a main house and slave quarters, Evergreen Plantation is an example of major plantations found in the Antebellum period of the United States.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Oakland Plantation
An image of the Oakland Plantation.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Yucca Plantation
Black businesswoman Marie Therese Coincoin created this plantation, includes perhaps the first black for black designed buildings in the United States.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: San Francisco Plantation House
An image of the San Francisco Plantation House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Homeplace Plantation House
An image of the Homeplace Plantation House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Magnolia Plantation
An image of the Magnolia Plantation.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Parlange Plantation House
An image of the Parlange Plantation House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Madewood Plantation House
An image of the Madewood Plantation House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Oak Alley Plantation
An image of the Oak Alley Plantation.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Twelve Years a Slave
Learners will examine several documents related to the life of Solomon Northup, whose life story is told in his autobiography Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New-York, Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841...