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Interpreting the Evidence

Lafayette to Visit Schenectady, New York

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Revolution and New Nation (1754 - 1820s)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary
    Middle School

  • Topics:

    American Revolution
    Community

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    Capital District
    New York State
    United States

  • Creator:

    Guest

  1. Load Samuel W. Jones Diary - Page 62 in Main Image Viewer

Suggested Teaching Instructions

NYS Social Studies Framework:
SS Practices C2 - Identify multiple perspectives on an historical event.
SS Practices C3 - Describe and compare New York State historical events.
SS Practices C4 - Recognize the relationship between geography, economics, and history in social studies.
NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards: https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/nys-next-generation-ela-standards.pdf 
4R1, 4R3, 5R1, 5R3, 5R6, 6R1, 6R3, 6R6, 7R1, 7R3, 8R1, 8R3

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