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The Peshtigo Fire, October 8, 1871
This personal site is dedicated to the victims of the "largest natural fire in the history of the United States. By some estimates, nearly two thousand people were killed." Site offers many related links.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Print Revolution
As the American population became more literate, there was more available to read. See how newspapers adapted to the thirst for news and other topics, and read about the new magazines that reached a reading public.
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Changing the Look of the Front Page
Information about the changes made to the format of the newspaper by Joseph Pulitzer can be found at this site. The information includes details about the methods of printing, the use of illustration, and the use of only one headline for...
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The Great Chicago Fire
Read a letter by Horace White of the Chicago Tribune to a fellow editor in Cincinnati in which he describes first-hand during the days of the Chicago Fire of 1871.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Sargent: Portrait of a Boy [Pdf]
Analysis of this portrait of a mother and child by Sargent communicates many of the essential qualities of his work.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Indian Memorial Peace Through Unity
Memorial for the Battle of Little Bighorn, a clash of Native and white cultures, which changed both forever.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: New York Underground: Beyond the Irt
Discusses the developments in underground transit systems during 1905.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Intellectual/social/cultural Movements 1870's 1914 (5)
Take this 12 question matching quiz on the intellectual, social and cultural movements from the 1870's to 1914.
Musicals 101
Cyber Encyclopedia of Musicals: The First Musical Comedies
Find out about Ned Harrigan and Tony Hart, a British musical duo, who brought musical comedies to the New York state.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Turkeys Turning the Tables" by William D. Howells
"Turkeys Turning the Tables" is an amusing story that could be read aloud around Thanksgiving. Read the full text on this site.
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Ussc the Pullman Strike: Its Causes and Events
An excerpt from U.S. Strike Commission Report on the Pullman Strike. Site presents questions at the end for study.
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St. Louis Walk of Fame: Joseph Pulitzer
This resource provides a brief biography of the life of Joseph Pulitzer.
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Powerful People: Geronimo, Chiricahua Apache
Many beautiful quotes from Geronimo, as well as a short biography.
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Kansas History: The Last Land Rush
A brief description of the land rush onto the Cherokee Strip, land sold by the Cherokees to the U.S. government in 1891.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Organized Labor
Industrial workers, as industry emerged and grew in the last half of the 19th century, did not profit as the business tycoons did. Read about the very beginnings of attempts to organize as a force to demand higher wages, a shorter work...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Christmas Every Day by William D. Howells
Read the short story "Christmas Every Day" by William D. Howells about a young American girl whose wish that Christmas would come daily is granted for an entire year.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Chester Arthur
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Chester Arthur and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: William Taft
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of William Taft and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Rutherford Hayes
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Rutherford Hayes and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Grover Cleveland
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Grover Cleveland and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Background of Joseph Pulitzer
This site has information about the famous newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer. The information is in-depth and covers various aspects of his life.
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Joseph Pulitzer and His Accomplishments
Provides in-depth information about the accomplishments of Pulitzer as a publisher and newspaper owner.
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Gallatin Farmers' Alliance No. 4 of Montana
Records of the Gallatin Farmers' Alliance of Montana but also gives a brief history of the national Farmers' Alliance.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Abner Doubleday
This site from the privately owned site, The Arlington National Cemetery Website, contains factual information on Abner Doubleday, Major General, U.S. Army. Although he has a fascinating history, his claim to fame of inventing baseball...
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