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Posted by: Danna Bell
Historic newspapers can help teachers expand student understanding of the NAACP and its achievements for all people by placing emphasis on its anti-lynching campaign, advocacy for quality education, employment opportunities, and celebration of the achievements of African Americans.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn how newspapers encouraged voter participation in elections.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Government and Law, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Guest author Kitty Felde provides tips on effectively searching Chronicling America.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Interviews with Experts
Posted by: Danna Bell
Use the songs, oral histories, poems and stories of Native Americans as part of activities for Native American Heritage month,
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Explore how to use Chronicling America to study the Black American fight for freedom and the complicated narrative the documents this part of United States history.
Posted in: African American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn how newspapers covered the pecan shellers strike of 1938.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month? This blog post will lead you to a variety of resources for your students.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the Fredrick Douglass speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July."
Posted in: African American History, Holidays