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Teaching Illinois History Through Primary Sources, Laura Fowler
Teaching Illinois History Through Primary Sources, Laura Fowler
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
This articles looks at three major themes in Illinois history: settlement, slavery, and the growth of Chicago. Each theme presents a primary source that helps deepen a student's understanding of the historical issues. Through maps, documents, and census data, students can use digital repositories to better understand the history of Illinois in the nineteenth century.