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Art, Commentary and Evidence: Analysis of "The White Man's Burden"
In this activity students analyze Kipling's famous poem about imperialism and read several poems that were written in response to it. Students discuss how effective the poems are as art, political commentary, and historical evidence.
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)
The Iron Horse vs. the Buffalo: Indian-Settler Conflict on the Great Plains
In this activity, students read a series of primary source documents, including the 1872 print "American Progress," that depict the social, political and cultural conflicts between settlers and Native Americans during the 19th century. Then, working [...]
Tags: Group Work, Interdisciplinary, Lessons in Looking, Making Connections, Native Americans, railroads
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)