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Chronological Reasoning and Causation

Agriculture in New York State: Then and Now

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Expansion and Reform (1801 - 1861)
    Contemporary United States (1965 - present)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary
    Middle School

  • Topics:

    Agriculture
    Animals
    Community

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    New York State

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team.

  1. Load 1850 Agricultural Census Report for New York State by County in Main Document Viewer
  2. Load 1850 Agricultural Census Report for New York State by County in Main Document Viewer
  3. Load 1850 Agricultural Census Report for New York State by County in Main Document Viewer
  4. Load 1850 Agricultural Census Report for New York State by County in Main Document Viewer
  5. Load 1850 Agricultural Census Report for New York State by County in Main Document Viewer

Suggested Teaching Instructions

4.6 WESTWARD MOVEMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION: New York State played an important role in the growth of the United States. During the 1800s, people traveled west looking for opportunities. Economic activities in New York State are varied and have changed over time, with improvements in transportation and technology. (Standards: 1, 3, 4; Themes: MOV, TCC, GEO, ECO, TECH)
4.6d Farming, mining, lumbering, and finance are important economic activities associated with New York State. 
Students will examine New York State’s key agricultural products during the 1800s and compare these to the key agricultural products of today.

Information for the 2022 agricultural census can be found here. 

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/New_York/

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