Discusses the 1911 fire that killed 146 New York garment factory workers, the conditions that led up to it, and some of the legislation that came about to prevent the occurrence of similar disasters.
JD and Shred's innocent prank goes wrong and as a punishment, they must write a report about the history of blue jeans, and as they learn about the origins of denim and their popularity over the last one hundred years, the pair learn how jeans have been shaped by American popular culture.
oral histories of child immigrants from Ellis Island and Angel Island
Werner, Emmy E
2009
Presents the life stories of fifty children who came to the United States before 1950 through Ellis Island in New York, and Angel Island in California, from throughout Europe, the Middle East, and China.
Traces the history of genocide, examining instances from biblical times to the early twenty-first century, and discusses whether the governments and citizens of other countries should get involved.
An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.
Introduces students to the Labor Movement, discussing the people, legislation, and events that shaped the movement, as well as its impact on American history in the twentieth century.
Discusses the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Turkish government during WWI, the historical events that led to it, the aftermath and lack of response from the international community, and how the tragedy is viewed in the twenty-first century. Includes timeline and glossary.
