Handout
Other

United Farm Workers: The Rise of the Ufw

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the United Farm Workers union, with information about 1960 conditions and the efforts to improve them.
Website
Other

U.s. History Timeline: 1865 1900

For Students 9th - 10th
A thumbnail look at the many things occurring in the United States in the last half half of the 19th century. The topics covered are Gilded Age Politics, the "New Imperialism," Industrial America, Growth of Labor, Urbanization,...
Handout
Other

Key People in Labor History: Mother Jones (1837 1930)

For Students 9th - 10th
Once called "the most dangerous woman in America", Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was one of the great organizers of the labor and union movements.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 10: Understanding American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module looks at how themes of American history can create a better understanding of the big picture of the nation's history.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the events of the Industrial Revolution in Britain by highlighting what happened in the cotton industry and the mining industry.
Handout
University of Pennsylvania

Mary Harris Mother Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, easy-to-understand biography of Mother Jones (1837-1930 CE) who was active in union and labor movements.