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3D2 Data, Documents, Cartoons

1) [|Washington at Valley Forge]- this picture/cartoon shows the leadership that General Washington needed to exhibit during his troops stay at Valley Forge. It was a harsh winter and the Continental Army was about ready to fold. But it was the strong leadership skills by Washington during his stay here in Valley Forge that kepth the spirit of Independence alive and would eventually lead to victory. It is an excellent piece to study and to represent the local area.

2) - this pictute is stongly considered to be one of the top 5 most recognizable works of art ever created. It shows Washington leading his men across the Delaware river in the middle of the night to escape certain capture by British forces. This event happened just outside Philadelphia and was important in keeping the Continantal hopes alive by planning to attck British forces in nearby Trenton, NJ.

3) [|Declaration of Independence]- this document is one of many important documents to be discussed, designed, created and signed here in Philadelphia. It was the beginning of our nation's attempt to become a free and sovereign nation.

4) [|Washington letter]- this is a letter that George Washington wrote after a historic battle just outside of Philadelphia. It shows the emotion that Washington felt during this period. It also shows that each and every day was trying time for Washington's army and the morale. He states that he belives troops in the Philadelphia region had become scarce during the harsh winter.

5)[|Eyewitness account of Washington's crossing]- this is an eyewitness account of the historic crossing of the Delaware River to avoid confrontation with British troops in Philadelphia and attck in nearby Trenton

Module 4 Photos 1)[|Independence Hall]- this is a photo of what Assembly hall looked like at the time of the debating and signing of the Constitution. It is considered one of the most historic rooms in United States history. Students could analyze this photo and be asked to consider what strengths and what pssible problems could be associated with debating something as historic as a government Constitution in this room.

2)[|Philadelpia Convention poster] - this poster was used to advertise the City of Philadelphia being chosen as a site for both major parties to hold their conventions in 1948. This would be almost unheard of in today's political world. Students could also do a pros vs. cons analysis of having this happen in one city.

3)[|Civil Rights Movement in Philly]- picture of a Philadelphia Transit protest over racial discrimination in trolley driver hiring. Right next to the picture is an excellent critical thinking question. Why could people be sent to war to fight yet be racially discriminated toward jobs back home in the U.S?

4)[|Tank Production poster]- war propaganda poster for a Philadelphia Tank production company. This poster could be used among other propaganda posters in a lseeson on poster analysis.

5) [|Civil War Recruitment Poster]- this is a civil war recruitment poster for soldiers in the Philadelphia area during the Civil War. It would make for an interseting SEA analysis because of all the information provided on the poster.

Module 5 Music

[|Battle of the Kegs]- song about kegs full of gun powder floating in river near Philadelphia. It was used as a ploy to scare the British. Probably the main song I will use in my project and one that students can easily analyze.

[|Lincoln's Old Union Wagon]- song about Lincoln's army moving throughout the Northeast part of the Union, including Philadelpia region.

[|Union Victory]- song that talks about the reaction to the news of a Union victory in Civil War written by Philadelphians.

[|Hail, Columbia]- was the "original" National Anthem. Students could compare and contrast the two songs.

[|Valley Forge]- found this modern metal song that talks about the hardship of soldiers at Valley Forge. Thought it would be a good way for students to connect modern day music/lyrics with a historic time period.

Module 6 Video and Maps [|Map of 1776 Northeast]- map can be used to reference what the United States looked like at the beginning of our government. Students can compare and contrast to a map of today.

[|1776 Philadelphia]- compare and contrast to today's Philadelphia

[|Civil War Philadelphia] use map analysis to determine where battle lines were being drwan in the Philadelphia area.

[|Service Map of 1944]- shows where workers helped out while men were away fighting in World War 2.

[|18th Century PA]- gives students a chance to look for areas they know and notice diffrenet spellings of the cities.