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Farm vs. Factory: Citing Evidence
This activity asks students to analyze three primary documents about the experiences of young women who worked in textile factories in New England during the 1830s and 1840s. It provides worksheets to guide and support students in writing a [...]
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Antebellum America (1816-1860)
Neighborhood or Slum? Snapshots of Five Points, 1827-1867
In this activity, students look at census records from antebellum Five Points and compare them to depictions of the neighborhood and its residents. Students will evaluate whether observers described Five Points as a neighborhood or slum. The [...]
Tags: Common Core Reading, Delving into Data, Five Points, Group Work, Irish Immigration, Lessons in Looking, Smartboard, Using Political Cartoons
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Antebellum America (1816-1860)