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Working in America

Working in America. How was America Changing after the Civil War?. Why did these changes occur so quickly after a costly war?. Reconstruction.

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Working in America

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  1. Working in America

  2. How was America Changing after the Civil War? Why did these changes occur so quickly after a costly war?

  3. Reconstruction Contract I have this day hired of Jordan Grandson his nephew "Dick" for whose services from this time until the 25th of December next, I hereby obligate myself to pay to the said Jordan Grandson the sum of Four dollars per month and furnish Dick good comfortable board & lodging. As witness my hand at Staunton this 20th day of April 1867. J. H. Hoffman[Attached: a copy of Richard Banheart's account with Hoffman.]

  4. Habits of the Mind • Constructing and evaluating arguments. • Using evidence to build plausible arguments. • Using documents and other forms of primary data. • Developing skills to analyze context, point of view, bias, and to interpret information. • Assess issues of change and continuity over time. • Developing the capacity to handle diverse interpretations. • Historical perspective and the sequence of events. • Understanding multiple perspectives

  5. Doing the work of historians Investigating - researching Interpreting Evidence - context, point of view Problem Solving - defining a thesis or hypothesis Decision Making - forming conclusions Evaluating - debating the issues

  6. Best Practices Lessons Core Components in the Lesson Model Focus Question - Anticipatory set, Do-Now, motivating activity New Information - historical literacy, core content, core standards, lesson objective. Student Activity - cooperative learning groups, mind mapping, projects, analyzing documents, learning styles, creating new learning. Presentation - demonstration of new learning, assessment, evidence of higher learning. Closure - checking for understanding and mastery of content.

  7. Historical Debates Best Practices Lessons Case Studies Multimedia Projects Virtual Museums Simulations News Conferences Historical Fiction Role Playing

  8. July 11, 1895 Two Families in Brooklyn

  9. Why did America become a thriving economy after the Civil War?

  10. Analyzing the impact of geography and economics on work

  11. How did America change from 1776 to 1876?

  12. What are their different perspectives of work? • Identify the time period.

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