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Dress Reform in the 19th Century

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss the writings of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Timothy Shay Arthur and others to explore mid to late 19th century dress reform. They use their findings to write a letter to an editor from a 19th century viewpoint.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Invention of the Week: Alexander J. Cartwright

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the man who invented the modern-day sport of baseball, Alexander Joy Cartwright. This article talks about the history and development of the sport and gives example the rules in other "versions" of baseball.
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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery Website: Abner Doubleday

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the privately owned site, The Arlington National Cemetery Website, contains factual information on Abner Doubleday, Major General, U.S. Army. Although he has a fascinating history, his claim to fame of inventing baseball...
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Other

Mr. Baseball: Alexander Cartwright Jr.

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from Mr. Baseball has information about the man who created the modern rules of baseball, Alexander Joy Cartwright.

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