Unit 6: How Our Industries Aided Reconstruction

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Unit 6: How Our Industries Aided Reconstruction

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America is the Bread Basket of the World Poster

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Unit 6 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered: Grammar, Literature, Composition, History
Time Period: Modern
Grade Level: Middle School: 6 – 8
Civilization: American
Literature: Across Five Aprils – by Irene Hunt.

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Unit Description

Thus far we have been studying the men engaged in exploration, in invention, or in the great national struggles through which the United States has passed. But while only a small fraction of the people, as a rule, take an active and prominent part in the stirring events of history, many more work hard and faithfully to furnish all with food, clothing, and other things needful in everyday living. With this thought in mind, let us take a brief glance at a few of the great industries of that time.

*The articles contained in this unit are taken from the book, Stories of Later American History, by Wilbur F. Gordy. This book was originally published in 1915. Thus, some of the statistics are outdated. It is important to note that we use these articles both to serve as a look back to our country and its progress immediately after the Civil War, and also to use it as a basis of comparing and contrasting current figures and statistics to understand the growth and development we have experienced during our lifetimes.

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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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Honesty is a character quality to be desired.
- The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please Him. — Proverbs 20:23
The Bible provides the ethics upon which to judge people and nations.
- And God spoke all these words:…(continue reading). — Exodus 20:1-17
God is sovereign over the affairs of men.
- From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. — Acts 17:26

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Unit 6 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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VIDEOS ON THIS WEBSITE SHOULD BE PREVIEWED BY PARENTS BEFORE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO WATCH VIDEOS. SOME VIDEOS MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON SENSITIVE TOPICS.

Additional Maps:

Complimentary Sources:

Timeline of Reconstruction – includes pictures, the Emancipation Proclamation, and more
Timeline of American West
Amendments to the United States Constitution
Reconstruction – more information which includes important dates and key events
The American West (1865-1900)
Cowboys (links to the History Channel)
Timeline of USA Presidents, includes major events during presidencies

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Artists:

Richard Saltonstall Greenough

Some Composers:

Richard Wagner

Music:

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