What is going on in Newton in the 1850's?
How does what is going on in Newton reflect larger events in the US?
1. Begin with Step 1: Explore. Use the resources listed under Explore on the pathfinder below to get an overview of the 1800's in the United Stated.
2. After you have a general overview of the 1800's Mr. Matthews will work with you on step 2 : Identify to choose your research topic and inquiry questions.
3. Next, move on to Step 3: Gather. Use the resources listed under Gather on the pathfinder and begin looking at the resources available on your chosen topic.
4. Use the notes page in the Google Drive Project Folder for your topic to record information you gather, as well as images and other media.
5. Cite your sources in the Google Drive Project Folders under the "Sources Used" document.
Use the links below to explore major events of the 1800's in the United States.
The United States in the 19th Century Overview (Wikipedia)
Brainpop Videos
Use the links below to explore major events of the United States during the 1850's.
African American History Timeline (scroll to 1850’s)
National Archives and Records Administration (Civil War and Reconstruction 1850-1877)
Timeline of Events and Literature
Timeline of African American History
Databases
American History from About.com
Digital History Textbook
Mass Moments
US History.org
Women's Suffrage
Oregon Trail
The Gold Rush
Bleeding Kansas
Lowell Mill Girls
Mexican War
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Encyclopedia of American Studies
Timeline of African American History
Timeline of Events and Literature
PDF’s
A Young Citizen’s History of Newton
Guide to resources from the Newton Free Library
Francis Jackson’s History of Newton
Samuel Smith’s History of Newton
Massachusetts Historical Commission
database for information on historic properties and areas in MA, searchable by address.
Newton City Directories
Back to 1859. List not only names & addresses, but also occupations, information about schools, ect.
West Newton 19th Century Architecture
Upper & Lower Falls 19th century architecture
Newtonville 19th century architecture
Information about Family Papers
Organization Records
Information about organizational records available at our archives
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