Today, we learned more about the American Revolutionary War because it is a Massachusetts state holiday called Patriot’s Day. The holiday marks the date of the first battles of the American Revolution which began on April 19, 1775. These battles were in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. The American colonists from Britian began their fight for independence from British rule. The war ended in 1781. The United States signed a Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 (The 4th of July is a major holiday in the USA), but was not “officially’ recognized as independent until the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Archives for History
Lewis & Clark Assignment
I found a video on YouTube that was created by a student for her school project. I thought it would be fun for you to watch.Read Chapter Thirty-Two, The Opened West
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times
Lewis and Clark Map the West & Tecumseh's ResistanceActivities:
National Geographic
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Industrial Revolution
Read Chapter Thirty-One
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times
A Different Kind of Rebellion – The World of the Factories and The Luddites
Watch this You-tube video - U.S. Child Labor, 1908-1920
Write a blog entry about what you’ve learned about the Industrial Revolution. Here are some ideas you can use for your blog entry.
- What kinds of chores at home are made easier through the use of machines?
- How much time do you spend working around the house?
- Have you ever tried to weave, sew, knit, or crochet? If so, did it take you a long time?
- Who were the Luddites?
- How did Alexander Hamilton feel about factories in the United States?
- How did Thomas Jefferson feel about factories in the United States?
- How did life change for families in Europe when the factories were built?
- What happened to the air, the water, and the buildings surrounding the factories?
category: Assignments, History
