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Library of Congress

Loc: Legacy of French Canadian Immigrants in New England

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Designed by American Memory Fellows Linda Hamel and Linda Hedrirck, this site explores the settlements of French Canadians in New England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides teachers complete lesson plans for 8...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: New Bedford Whaling Historical Park:technology&business

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the many products obtained from whales, how the whales were hunted, and how the business of whaling was run. This dangerous business brought riches to New England for about a century.
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Nebhe: State Tuition Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're a resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont, the tuition saving program may save you money. The NEBHE provides a tuition break for students pursuing certain majors at public colleges...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Portuguese in the u.s.: Whaling, Fishing, and Industrial Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article outlines the the employement of Portuguese immigrants in the whaling industry in southern New England in the 19th century.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Literary Movements: Calvinism in Puritan Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the influence of Calvinism on Puritan theology and writing.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: New England Colonies: Dissent in Massachusetts Bay

For Students 5th - 8th
The Puritan clergy in Massachusetts Bay colony did not allow religious dissent. Read about the fate of colonists Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams who believed in religious freedom.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion in American History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of scholarly essays consisting of instructional guides accompanied by commentary. Designed to help teachers of American history bring students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Puritans

For Students 9th - 10th
This article paints a picture of Puritans somewhat different from common myth. Read about their ideas of separation of church and state, and even their love of color.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Second War for American Independence

For Students 5th - 8th
The War of 1812 has been called the Second War of Independence. Find out about one of the causes of the war, and read about the possible plans for secession by the New England states, which opposed the war.
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Digital History

Digital History: "Bleeding Kansas" and "Bleeding Sumner"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how the concept of popular sovereignty expressed in the Kansas-Nebraska Act resulted in political intrigue and murder in Kansas and the caning of a U.S. Senator in the Senate chamber.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of role religion played in the lives of the colonists. Content explores how religion played a part in the Revolution, and the statute for religious freedom, as well as providing a lesson plan, a link...
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Oneworld.net

For Students 9th - 10th
Oneworld.net is an internet based news source providing the latest news from around the world. They represent over 1600 organizations that promote human rights awareness.