Literacy in History: The Pullman Strike, Part 1 (of 2)

In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, you'll analyze the Pullman Strike of 1894, a dramatic event in the American labor movement.  In Part 1, you'll focus on the history of the strike.  In Part 2, you'll practice your literacy skills while learning more about the same event.

Click HERE to open Part 2.
Resource ID#: 167845 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: literacy, literacy in history, literacy in social studies, Pullman Strike, labor movement, unions, labor dispute, labor unions, Homestead Strike, Haymarket Riot, Gilded Age, George Pullman, Chicago, Grover Cleveland, Eugene Debs, primary source, secondary source, English, language arts, U.S. History, history, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, tutorial
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - U.S. History - Grades 9-12

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