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Hispanic Congressional Representation in the Era of U.S. Continental Expansion, 1822–1898 Lesson PlanHispanic Congressional Representation in the Era of U.S. Continental Expansion, 1822–1898 Lesson Plan
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Hispanic Congressional Representation in the Era of U.S. Continental Expansion, 1822–1898

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From the Louisiana Purchase to the Spanish-American War, the history of the United States is intertwined with the story of Hispanic Americans. Using an article about Hispanics in Congress during the 1800s, learners research their lives and critical issues. Activities include discussion questions and classroom project ideas.

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Concepts

the louisiana purchase, the mexican-american war, hispanic culture, congress, civil war, slavery, reconstruction, the reconstruction era, texas history, texas, the texas revolution, the house of representatives, the united states senate

Instructional Ideas

  • Write an obituary for a Hispanic representative from Congress during this era
  • Create a timeline of events that would be of concern to Hispanic Americans during this period

Classroom Considerations

  • First of four lessons in the Hispanic Americans in Congress unit

Pros

  • Project ideas and extension activities are versatile and adaptable to a variety of units
  • The lesson offers the opportunity to spotlight history that is often neglected

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Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.10

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