This teacher's manual accompanies a supplementary fourth grade Virgin Islands history textbook, depicting the struggle of West African ancestors from slavery to emancipation and beyond The title of the text is the name of a freedom song used by Danish West Indian slaves in the fight for emancipation. Written from an Afro-West Indian perspective,…

Designed to supplement the conventional textbook treatment of Louisiana history, this booklet of primary source material exposes junior high school students not only to history but to the events of those who lived it. Students develop an appreciation for the work and technical skills used in the writing of history and a sensitivity to history as…

Unit 3 of a six-unit series on Indiana state history designed to be taught in Indiana secondary schools tells the story of Indiana from 1829 to 1908. Chapter 1 discusses national issues in an Indiana context. The effects of social movements such as Abolition, the underground railroad, and the Fugitive Slave Law on Indiana politics are examined.…

Argues that the struggle of black slaves seeking their own freedom prior to the Emancipation Proclamation has been ignored by historians. Recounts several incidents of North Carolina slaves and slave families. Asserts that these efforts are only beginning to receive appropriate treatment by historians. (CFR)

Provides secondary school U.S. history teachers with a beginning bibliography for incorporating agricultural history into their classes. Annotates books covering the social, economic, and political aspects of agricultural history. Identifies works dealing with topical matters such as land settlement, slavery, agricultural policy, and the Dust…

Asserts that religious sermons are valuable and important historical documents. Maintains that this is particularly true of U.S. history prior to and during the Civil War. Reviews several significant sermons and provides an annotated bibliography of sources. (CFR)

Maintains that the story of blacks in U.S. sports supports the theory that sports often mirror the larger society. Describes the life story of Tom Molineaux, a black boxer who achieved international recognition. Concludes that Molineaux should be regarded as the first U.S. black sports hero. (CFR)

Contends that, although multimedia technology offers new options for history instruction, its value depends on the consistency, reliability, and convenience of operational methods. Provides reviews of three recommended and one not recommended multimedia packages. (CFR)

Contends that historians are now using historical sites to produce three-dimensional experiences with the past that cannot be obtained in any other way. Asserts that Stratford Hall Plantation, the Lee family home in Virginia, is an outstanding example of such a site. (CFR)

Discusses how teaching about quilts and quilting in elementary social studies provides a more complete view of social history and includes the voices of women and men of different races, cultures, and social classes. Provides suggestions on teaching about quilts and identifies seven children's books on the topic. (CFR)

Asserts that during the past two decades, the coverage of African Americans in college-level U.S. history textbooks has improved in both quantity and quality. Reports that, despite these advances, a survey of 14 textbooks revealed a significant portion of African American history remains beyond the boundaries of these texts. (ACM)

Designed for 7th- and 8th-grade students, the teaching unit demonstrates how blacks lived during and after the Civil War in the first government-provided housing in Freedman's Village. While concerned with local Arlington, Virginia sites and history, the unit provides an illustration of the role of architecture and design on American social…

More Americans lost their lives in the Civil War than in any other conflict. The question is how the United States arrived at the point at which the South seceded and some families were so fractured that brother fought brother. A complex series of events led to the Civil War. The lessons in this unit are designed to help students develop a…

Designed for 7th- and 8th-grade students, this teaching unit focuses on the role that Arlington House--Custis-Lee Mansion--(owned by the Washington and Lee families) played both in architectural importance and in history. The unit serves as a vehicle for studying the various roles and cultural distinctions present in antebellum southern society…

Assesses to present state of knowledge of African-American contributions to, and the role of slavery in the settlement of, the Americas. Suggests areas for future research and discusses research problems. Argues that the economics of capitalism had more effect on conditions of slavery than did the legal codes. (DK)