Examine a collection of primary source documents about automobiles in American history.
Examine a collection of primary source documents about highways in the United States.
Examine a collection of primary source documents of drawings created for patents.
Examine a collection of primary source documents about railroads in the United States.
Examine a collection of primary source documents about traffic in American history.
Examine a collection of primary source documents about trolleys and streetcars in American history.
Examine a collection of primary source documents about the Wright Brothers.
In this activity, students will identify and draw conclusions about the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches by critically analyzing primary sources. Using the scale, they will decide whether the United States government more appropriately fits the concept of "separation of powers" or "shared powers." They will formulate an opinion about each document and place it on the scale accordingly, and support their opinions with specific evidence from the primary sources.
Students will consider the arguments made by members of the Continental Congress regarding whether or not to sign the Declaration of Independence. They will also have the opportunity to analyze each section of the Declaration to understand its meaning and consider the consequences of signing the document.
View of Ohio tourists having early breakfast on parking Area 460 to 463 taken 07/21/1941,
In this activity, students will analyze a primary source document to find relevant historical data and measure the degree of agreement and disagreement during the Constitutional Convention.
In this activity, students will examine the original and final drafts of the Constitution and evaluate the significance of the selection of the words "We the People."