History of the American West (American Memory, Library of Congre This collection is no longer updated in American Memory. Please visit the up to date presentation: History of the American West (external link) Search by Keyword | Browse the Subject Index | Name Index Over 30,000 photographs, drawn from the holdings of the Western History and Genealogy Department at Denver Public Library, illuminate many aspects of the history of the American West. Most of the photographs were taken between 1860 and 1920. They illustrate Colorado towns and landscape, document the place of mining in the history of Colorado and the West, and show the lives of Native Americans from more than forty tribes living west of the Mississippi River. The mission of the Library of Congress is to make its resources available and useful to Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations. The Library of Congress presents these documents as part of the record of the past.
Thanksgiving History Thanksgiving is a particularly American holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, the acknowledged founders of the feast. But was it always so? Read on to find out... This article explores the development of our modern holiday. Giving thanks for the Creator’s gifts had always been a part of Wampanoag daily life. As with Native traditions in America, celebrations - complete with merrymaking and feasting - in England and throughout Europe after a successful crop are as ancient as the harvest-time itself. Jan van de Velde, August from The Twelve Months (series of engravings), 1616. The arrival of the Pilgrims and Puritans brought new Thanksgiving traditions to the American scene. Florida, Texas, Maine and Virginia each declare itself the site of the First Thanksgiving and historical documents support the various claims. In a letter from “E.W.” W.S.L. Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879).
100 Milestone Documents The following is a list of 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965. Complete List of Documents Please note that you can always use the thumbnail images at the top of every page to navigate directly to any of the 100 Milestone Documents. home 100 milestone documents the people's vote tools for educators news & events national competitions about this site contact information related resources search Privacy & Use Accessibility U.S. Civil War 1861-1865 Jump To: Fort Sumter Attacked - First Bull Run - Shiloh - Second Bull Run - Antietam - Fredericksburg - Chancellorsville - Gettysburg - Chickamauga - Chattanooga - Cold Harbor - March to the Sea - Lee Surrenders - Lincoln Shot November 6, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln, who had declared "Government cannot endure permanently half slave, half free..." is elected president, the first Republican, receiving 180 of 303 possible electoral votes and 40 percent of the popular vote. December 20, 1860 - South Carolina secedes from the Union. Followed within two months by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. Auction and Negro sales, Atlanta, Georgia. 1861 February 9, 1861 - The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Terms of use: Private home/school non-commercial, non-Internet re-usage only is allowed of any text, graphics, photos, audio clips, other electronic files or materials from The History Place.
Digital History Heritage History | Homeschool History Curriculum How the Common Core Standards Tackle Problem Solving When the word creativity is used, the left side of my head begins to hurt. Now why would that happen? Let's see, could be the years of exposure to right and left brain mumbo jumbo? If you want to see some interesting things about the brain, there is a course on iTunes U from the University of Arizona, called Visualizing Human Thought. The thread of literacy found in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) suggests a way to get to the heart of problem solving. A problem solved must be compelling enough to need a solution. An Example My lawnmower quit working. How did I solve it? The problem needed to be solved, the grass was too high, the fix was dubious but doable, and the results were irrefutable. How do you get your students to solve problems?
Albert H. Small Documents Gallery - The Gettysburg Address With the generous support of Mrs. Laura Bush, the White House is loaning this copy of the Gettysburg Address for a very limited public viewing. In just a few words, Lincoln honored the Union soldiers who fought and died at Gettysburg and expressed the belief that their sacrifice was for a higher cause than preserving the country. Lincoln’s words have endured for all who embrace the promise "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Download a printable version of the Gettysburg Address (.pdf) First page of the Gettysburg Address Second page of the Gettysburg Address Third page of the Gettysburg Address Explore this exhibition:
The Collection Native Words Native Warriors This website explores the lives and experiences of American Indian Code Talkers, the servicemen who used their traditional tribal languages to transmit secret messages for the United States military during World War I and World War II. The content focuses on the Code Talkers’ wartime experiences, as well as their pre- and post-war lives. Their highly honored military achievements are placed in a larger cultural and historical context to encourage deeper appreciation of and respect for the complex and difficult challenges they faced as American Indian people of the twentieth century. Features of the website include: Introduction and Six Chapters Introduction: Code Talkers Languages: Living the Culture Boarding Schools: Struggling with Cultural Repression Code Talking: Intelligence and Bravery Coming Home: Strength through Culture Survival: Hard Times and Racism Recognition: Medals and Praise Included in each chapter are the following: Mini-stories. The Gallery Grades 6-12 Era 8. Preparation
What is Historical Thinking? Jan 10 2011 We here at Teachinghistory.org use the term a lot and you have probably heard it bandied about lately. But what does it mean? In this first of a series of blogs about historical thinking, we identify resources that introduce and frame this complex set of processes. Instructional Frameworks We recommend starting with our seven-minute "What is Historical Thinking?" The past is difficult to retrieve and [historical thinking] helps us write accurate stories about what happened and what those events meant. The past is difficult to retrieve and these ways of reading and analysis help us write accurate stories about what happened and what those events meant. Five core components of historical thinking help us answer that question. Multiple Accounts & PerspectivesAnalysis of Primary DocumentsSourcingUnderstanding Historical ContextClaim-Evidence Connection Frameworks like this one can help you and your students make sense of complex thinking processes. For more information