The Great State of Franklin
The Great State of Franklin As a form of review I often throw a couple dozen vocabulary words up on the board and ask students to write the words down…
Monroe Crossing the Delaware
Monroe Crossing the Delaware Monroe crossing the Delaware. That sounds strange, doesn’t it? The name of the famous painting should be correctly termed Washington Crossing the Delaware. I misnamed it…
Controversy…It's a Good Thing!
Controversy…It’s a Good Thing! Controversy…our very world is full of it! It only takes a few clicks in the blogosphere to become embroiled in one controvery or another and everyday…
Claudius Smith and His Band of Cowboys
Claudius Smith and His Band of Cowboys Claudius Smith’s exploits are the perfect subject matter for me to share here at History Is Elementary. He’s a true figure in American…
Polking….Yes, Polking the Liberty Bell
Polking….Yes, Polking the Liberty Bell I was taught early on in grammar school the Liberty Bell was one of our most important symbols. I’m certain that you were taught that…
John Miller: Anonymous Activist
John Miller: Anonymous Activist It seems these days everyone has a forum or two to make their opinions known on every subject possible. We can post to Facebook or Twitter.…
Implications From Dorr's Rebellion
Implications From Dorr’s Rebellion By simply relying on the textbook my students learn that between 1840 and 1860 the number of immigrants arriving in the United States rose sharply. However,…
Identifying Andrew Jackson's Property
Over the Fourth of July holiday I was fortunate enough to make a stop at Andrew Jackson’s home, Hermitage, in Nashville, Tennessee. Unfortunately, President Jackson was out, but he had…
A Triple Shot: WW, America: A Great Nation, and Passion Quilt Meme
A Triple Shot: WW, America: A Great Nation, and Passion Quilt Meme Image title: Sea to Shining Sea Hmmm…I’m sure you are wondering why I’ve posted a blank outline map…
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code This Friday the movie version of The Da Vinci Code opens. Will I go? I don’t know. I finally bought the book last month when my…