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This The Titanic Disaster: Measuring Loss of Life, Property and Injuries interactive also includes:
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- Claim of Anna Sofia Sjoblom
- Claim of Bertha E. Noon (nee Bertha E. Mulvehill)
- Claim of Carl Johan Bjorklund and Erika Kristina Bjorklund
- Claim of Carrie T. Chaffee, Walter R. Reed, and Robert B. Reed
- Claim of George Rheims for Injuries Received and Property Lost
- Claim of H. Bjornstrom Steffanson
- Claim of Margaret Brown
- Claim of Nicholas Veale and Edwin Veale
- Claim of Patrick O'Keefe
- Claim of Yum Hee
- Lifeboat Carrying Titanic Survivors
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One man's unsinkable dream became a disaster for many. An intriguing activity uses primary sources to examine the claims made by Titanic survivors against the White Star Line. Scholars analyze the claims, complete a worksheet, and participate in group discussion. The resource allows learners to determine if survivors and their families were truly compensated for their losses.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the survivor's lives after the Titanic disaster
- Compare the sinking of the Titanic to its sister ship the Britannic
Classroom Considerations
- Students must complete a portion of the activity online
Pros
- Activity is designed to be completed in groups
- The resource is perfect to use in conjunction with a unit on the Twentieth century or world history
Cons
- None