Curated OER
The World's Columbian Exposition
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements activity, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Petition Signed by Thomas A. Edison
What a surprise to read about the several controversies engendered by the request that the Columbian Exposition be open on Sundays. This lesson plan examines the background of the main controversy and its relation to the First Amendment....
The Newberry Library
Newberry: 1893: Chicago and the World's Columbian Exposition
Historical photos of Chicago during the Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, gives viewers a sense of the image Chicago was trying to portray through the ideals expressed in the architecture.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Chicago World's Fair
Chicago World's Fair was to commemorate the 400th anniversary of 1492 Christopher Columbus landing in the New World. It combined entertainment and educational exhibits with the latest inventions and attracted over 27 million visitors.