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Hands-On Pioneer One Room Schoolhouse and Early American History ActivitiesAs a teacher and homeschooler, I have created a complete unit of pioneer and early American history lesson plans and activities. Here is a diy guide to create your own "One Room School House" experience for your students or homeschool group.
Early American Lotions, Potions, Strange NotionsHere are some home remedies that date back to early American settles. This is for fun reading only... not to be used as real cures!
Early American Poetry "Beauty in Words" - a ReviewEarly American Poetry provides a wonderful stepping stone for children to journey into the world of verse.- Women in Early American BusinessThis essay talks about women's business privileges in early American times.
- My Top Ten Country Home Decor IdeasThe country home design scheme is growing increasingly common. It is simultaneously calm and exciting, reflecting the simpler way of life that is associated with early American farming and Southern hospitality.
- William Bradford and Benjamin Franklin, Two Early American Literary PioneersEarly American literature was much like the early American settlers, with many different ideas and many changes over a short period of time.
- Bradford Vs. Franklin: Early American LiteratureThis essay is comparing the similarities and differences between Bradford and Franklin in their pursuit of knowledge.
- 'X Factor' Could Evoke Early 'American Idol' MemoriesDo you miss the old "American Idol," when Paula and Simon would play-fight at the judging table each week? Then 'X Factor' may be right up your alley!
Early American Gothic-Themed StoriesA deeper look at the classic stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", with consideration given to Edgar Allen's contribution to the gothic story movement.
United States Large CentsA descriptive narrative, on the United States copper large cents series. A numismatic enthusiast shares his personal experience, collecting these artistic obsolete copper cents.- Early American Politics: The Whigs and ToriesThe Whigs and Tories were political alliances during the time of the American Revolution. Both eventually evolved into the modern political parties, Demmocrats and Republicans.
- The "Winning of America" Series of Books by Allan W. Eckert: a Readable Tale of Early American Westward ExpansionIf one would like to be enthralled by a "narrative" account of late 18th and early 19th century frontier America, Eckert's books are a must.
How to Teach American Nautical History with PopcornThere have been dramatic and somewhat accurate movies made about the early nautical days of the United States. These films will interest your child in the "story."- To What Degree was Early American History an Egalitarian Society?This an article relating to early American history and what impact the laws effected it being an egalitarian society.
Indoor and Outdoor Primitive Decor TipsPrimitive decorating is a look of yesterday when times were simple. It is all about creating feelings of warmth and simplicity.- Women Working in Print Shops in Early AmericaThis article discusses women in the print industry during colonial times.
- Early Americans: A Brief HistoryA shift to agriculture in North America led to the development of civilizations and native American cultures. At the same time these cultures were for crossing in the Americas, Europeans began looking for trade routes to Asia to obtain desired goods.
- History is Easy! Early American ExpansionismAmerica grew quickly, gaining land and people.
- History is Easy! Democracy in Early AmericaThe development of democracy in America, and how it lead to the Revolutionary War.
- Early America and the Unethical StandardsThis review is on an article from the book "Portrait of America" and it talks about the bad conditions of the time.
- Roadside America in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania: Early America is Still AliveIt can be difficult teaching history to young children. What better way to do it than show them with an interactive museum that not only allows them to see how America used to be in the "old days" but also lets them play at the same time?
- The Importance of Hotels in Early American HistoryThe hospitality industry has had a significant influence on the development of the United States...
An Early American Gothic with a Happy Ending?Hawthorne's novel about a cursed family in a Salem (MA) mansion moves slowly, but is more readable than Thoreau or Emerson IMO.- Early American BandsBands in the American Revolution and in the early years of the United States served mainly military and civic purposes.
- The Early American Correction SystemThis article describes the start of corrections in America.
- The Lost Colony: A Group of 117 Early American Settlers Disappears Without a TraceImagine returning to the location of what had previously been a burgeoning colony of over 100 settlers only to find the village abandoned with no trace of the occupants. This is what happened to John White at Roanoke Island.
- Discussing Westward Expanison in the Early AmericasAn overview of the settlement and happenings of the early West
- Primary Source Project-Early American HistoryA brief overview of key factors and characters of the mid-1700's
- Review of Harry Brown in The Horrid Alternative: Miscegenation and Madness in the Frontier RomanceReview of Harry Brown in The Horrid Alternative: Miscegenation and Madness in the Frontier Romance.
