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The Federal Period 1780 - 1820 Lesson PlanThe Federal Period 1780 - 1820 Lesson Plan
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The Federal Period 1780 - 1820

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Within this unit, students evaluate the prosperity of a New England town during the Federal Period. Throughout the unit, students are looking for evidence of prosperity by examining artifacts such as inventories, tax lists, and photos to compare the sophistication of homes in the region.

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