Columbus Statue, Providence, RI
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
A National Archives Foundation educational resource using primary sources from the National Archives
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The activating strategy asks students to give an opinion -Should monuments, memorials, or statues that represent controversial figures or events be removed from public spaces? The sources analysis will give students the information needed to make informed decision.
This was a sample used to highlight this interactive activity for secondary social studies teachers. This is coupled with a “Take a Stand.”