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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)
How is History Recorded? The Lewis and Clark Journals and Lakota Winter Counts
In this activity, students read two primary documents from the early 1800s: a journal entry from the Lewis and Clark expedition and a Lakota Indian "winter count" calendar. Using an analysis worksheet, students identify key ideas and details from [...]
Tags: Common Core Reading, Group Work, Lessons in Looking, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native Americans
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Revolution and New Nation (1751-1815)