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Growth of New England

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History as Destiny: The Case of New York City
Resource Type: E-Seminar

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Cities as "Transportation Breaks"
Cities as "Transportation Breaks"
Philadelphia
Philadelphia

Colonial City: Revolutionary Battleground
Resource Type: E-Seminar

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New York Versus Boston or Philadelphia
New York Versus Boston or Philadelphia

The Origins of Slavery in the New World
Resource Type: E-Seminar

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Systems of Slavery: The North

Systems of Slavery: The North
Resource Type: Primary Source
The Newport Historical Society cannot determine whether the black child depicted in this portrait of the Potter family in Rhode Island is free or slave. The adult male figure here may be the John Potter who manumitted his slaves after becoming a Quaker. The British influence on the fashion and tastes of American colonial elites is conveyed through dress (c.1740-70).

Mapping Early New York City
Resource Type: Classroom Simulation
In this innovative simulation students learn the skills of mapping. Although focused here on the early history of New York City, these skills can be applied to any urban center in any time period.



	Historical thinking Discovering primary sources (1) Interpreting and analysing (1) Narrating history (3) Resource types

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