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Interpreting the Evidence

Erie County Fair

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Turn of the Century and WWI (1890 - 1930)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary
    Middle School

  • Topics:

    Agriculture
    Animals
    Community

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    Western New York
    New York State

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team.

  1. Load Erie County Fair Newspaper Article in Main Document Viewer

Suggested Teaching Instructions

NYS Social Studies Framework
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.

Vocabulary:
Agriculture
Society
Census

Historical Background:
County Fairs were an opportunity to promote farming and were encouraged by the state. The Agricultural Societies around the state hosted events to bring farmers together to share their methods, solve problems and improve their techniques. Agricultural products and home goods were also displayed and awarded prizes. 

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