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Virginia SOL
Virginia SOL
USII.1 The student will apply history and social science skills to examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century by
a. explaining how technology allowed settlers to adapt to the physical features and climate of the West;
c. examining the impact of policies, legislation, and treaties associated with the growth of the nation;
Railroad_SmithsonianMagazine.pdfTranscontinental Railroad
Transcontinental Railroad
“But it wasn’t just a railroad town. It was a microcosm that offers a glimpse into class, ethnicity, even international relations.” For descendants of Chinese railroad workers, such as Kwan and Yee, the research also allows them to recover a part of their heritage that was thought lost to history. “Archaeology like this is important,” Kwan says, “because it puts the individual back into the picture.”
See this interactive StoryMap by the Chinese Railroad Workers in North America Project to learn more or have students engage in it themselves.
Representing Indigeneity with Dignity: Frank Matsura
Representing Indigeneity with Dignity: Frank Matsura
The Asian American Voices for Education (AAVEd) compiled a lesson plan for teachers to discuss how Frank Matsura, a Japanese photographer, pictured Indigenous peoples in the United States. He was a celebrated and cherished member of the Okanogan, Washington community.
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