Topic: Daily Life
Lesson Plan
The Evolving Legacy of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello
In this activity, students will analyze and interpret the evolving perception of Thomas Jefferson and life at Monticello. Students will analyze primary and secondary source material. Students will then have...
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The Old Plantation
This painting shows slaves dancing on a southern plantation. African music and dance traditions survived in America, where they also influenced the culture of southern whites. In real life, however,...
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The Virginia Gazette
The Virginia Gazette was published in Williamsburg from 1736 to 1780. The newspaper contained information from other colonies, England, other nations, and local merchants who advertised their goods for sale....
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