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Grade 6, Social Studies Std 6: Identify cultural and economic developments in the society of the United States from 1877 through 1930's.

Lesson Plans: African-American Soldiers After World War I: Had Race Relations Changed? This lesson by the National Endowment for the Humanities explores how patriotism of African American soldiers was not recognized or rewarded by white military commanders -- or other American citizens -- as they deserved. Presentation: Race, Gender, and Culture in the Roaring 20’s Although presented in more of an outline form, This lesson plan utilizes key references (including web sites) to support many of the social aspects of life the in the United States in the 1920s, including racism. Lynching in Duluth: 1920 By reading and analyzing a compelling book, The Lynchings in Duluth, and by researching related topics, students will learn about the historical context of the incident and its impact on Minnesota and the nation. Finally, they will investigate their own roles in resisting racism. The lesson plan includes the links to be used, but not the book that this is based on.

Resources: Greatest Trials of All Time: Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti This site includes interviews, letters, and video clips. Migration and Immigration in the United States: Three Case Studies This collection of activities helps students to compare and contrast the early migration and immigration experiences of three different cultural groups: Native Americans, African Americans, and the British colonists African American History and Heritage This site offers an extensive collection of online resources for the history of the US civil rights movement and current projects and events in Black History. The History of Jim Crow Access historical background, source material, and lesson plans at this impressive site and learn how Jim Crow laws deprived African Americans of their civil rights. Tulsa Race Riots (1921) This link provides eight (10) related links exploring the event. African-Americans in the Military This article documents the challenges and obstacles that black military personnel faced in the early 1900s. Immigration rates This site compares immigration rates today and in the future (projected) with immigration rates beginning in 1820. Red Scare This image database relies entirely on the contemporary visual record of the first quarter of the 20th Century in the United States. It provides visual aides illustrating the upheaval of the time involving race riots, hyper-inflation, mass round-ups and deportations of foreign born citizens, espionage laws, sedition laws and, of course, the advent of Prohibition and women's suffrage. Immigration Restriction in the 1920s Links take the reader to more details information about the experiences of Irish and Italians as well as other immigrants. Born in Slavery This first-person, primary account of former slaves was compiled from 1936-38. It is part of the Library of Congress' American Memory Collection. Library of Congress: "America's Library" This site has an extensive collection of primary source material pertaining to United States history on the Internet. In addition, the site offers viewers the opportunity to explore world cultures, view online galleries and exhibitions, and features live web casts.
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African-American Soldiers After World War I: Had Race Relations Changed? This lesson by the National Endowment for the Humanities explores how patriotism of African American soldiers was not recognized or rewarded by white military commanders -- or other American citizens -- as they deserved.

African-American Soldiers After World War I: Had Race Relations Changed?
This lesson by the National Endowment for the Humanities explores how patriotism of African American soldiers was not recognized or rewarded by white military commanders -- or other American citizens -- as they deserved.