Information on the first people to populate the Americas is based on scientific research. Currently, land-bridge theory is the most widely accepted. The link below is to an article that offers alternative theories about Americas first immigrants.
The First Americans
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
The New Washington Library
After more than 200 years, Mount Vernon is opening a presidential library. The first link below is to a Washington Post article about the library and the opening. The second link is to a short video.
The Washington Library Article
The Washington Library Video
The Washington Library Article
The Washington Library Video
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The Founding of the New England Colonies
Below are links to short video clips on the founding of the New England colonies:
Plymouth
Massachusetts Bay
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Plymouth
Massachusetts Bay
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Columbus's Arrival
The following link is to a video clip that examines Columbus's
arrival in the New World. It talks about how the Native Americans
viewed this arrival and the European's perspective. It also touches on
the impact this clash of two cultures will have on the world.
500 Nation Series
500 Nation Series
Opinions on Columbus
Columbus Day was first celebrated in the United States in the late
1700's. Over the last 25 years, some controversy has developed about
Columbus Day and also about Columbus himself. The following link
contains two articles from the early 1990's that were written in
anticipation of the 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery. One is a
defense of Columbus. The other is a condemnation.
Columbus: Hero or Villian
Columbus: Hero or Villian
Monday, September 2, 2013
Chapter Worksheets
The link below provides the Chapter Worksheets also called Chapter Identification Sheets for the entire year.
Chapter Worksheets
Chapter Worksheets
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