Why Today's Youth Need Some Lessons in the History of Racial Oppression!

 The young Asian student begins her diatribe with the seemingly now heavily endorsed view of past racial injustice saying, "Given that white women have never had to deal with racial or colonial oppression..." From what is taught today in educational classrooms K-12 through College and in the mainstream media, how or why would anyone disagree?
    Watch how one young scholar rakes it upon himself to give the young lady a very much needed history lesson. 

Why is there so much foolishness being taught in history classes today? It is no accident that the only school subjects not held to state-to-state or state-to-national comparisons are U.S. History and Civics. When no student or school is ever held accountable for what students know about these vital subjects, they need not be taught, or anything can be substituted for them. Extreme biases and false historical narratives are the norm today in far too many public school and college classrooms. Congress had the opportunity to correct this problem 35 years ago, yet failed to do so. Because Florida's student proficiency in U.S. History and Government are not compared to a national average or to other states, then Governor Jeb Bush could actually do away with these vital subjects as high school graduation requirements. That he would do so in a state where a sizeable percent of students came from countries with non-democratic governments and who desperately needed to assimilate into American culture can only be described as insane! And Jeb wanted to be our President!? Today we have reaped the rewards of our global elites who seek to have our youth identify more with tribal identities and victimhood than with the sterling qualities that once made our nation great and the envy of the world. 

Our Latest Educational Posters: Civil War Mascots!

 Our Civil War ancestors' love of pets is something we all share with them. In some cases, their mascots came to embody the Regiments that adopted them! A few of the mascots were more than what we would today refer to as "therapy pets" -- some fought in the ranks with their human comrades and weathered many a devastating battle! Next in our line of educational posters are these two new additions below. These can be downloaded by classroom teachers and lovers of history by clicking on the appropriate hyperlink. We hope you'll enjoy these and consider sending us your other anecdotes of Civil War mascots so we can use such stories in the future!

To download a Microsoft Word file of this, click HERE. To obtain a jpeg, click HERE.

Our Tribute to "Sallie" - the Feisty Pit Bull

of the 11th PA Volunteer Inf. Regiment! 

To download a Microsoft WORD file of this, click HERE. To obtain a jpeg, click HERE.

"First Vote" -- U.S. History Student Activity on 15th Amendment

Teachers covering the "Reconstruction Period" following the Civil War may want to use this activity which covers topics on "emancipation," "citizenship." and the importance of "political participation" of African American men. Students are asked to analyze not only the artist's point of view, but also comment on the historical events leading up to the Election of 1868. A complete Teacher's Answer Key is included. This activity could be used at either the middle or high school level.  

Access the complete Activity in either Microsoft WORD (HERE) or in a PDF format (HERE). 

To access many similar AP US History-like "Short Answer" actvities, go to the "Educational" link in the column to the right and select the link by the same name. To obtain many other such activities covering other periods of U.S. History, email JSBOVEE@aol.com.  

Interpreting the "Artist's" Point of View / Main Idea

"The Consecration" is a popular work of world renowned artist, George Cochran Lambdin, provides an excellent writing opportunity for students in grades Five through Adult. Why? Because any plausible answer will be correct! The real test will be for students to explain what is in the drawing the makes them justify their opinions. [For this reason, teachers will want to either project a large color version of the art to students so as to avoid the expense of expensive color copies for each student.]

To access a complete Teacher's Version of the activity in Microsoft WORD, click HERE.  (Copies of the questions can be run off and supplied to students individually from this packet.0.  For a PDF version of it, click HERE. [To access many more AP-like 'Short Answer' student activities, click on that link in the column to the RIGHT under the heading "Educational.']

Featured Educational Lesson: Grades 5 through 12: "Kenckucky Bellle"--

 

The Civil War era poem, Kentucky Belle, by Constance Fenimore Woolson, was once a well-known work of American literature loved and memorized by many American school children. The poem is based upon what the author vowed was a real-life experience once relayed to her when visiting an Ohio area seized with the fear of "Morgan's Raid," [For a powerpoint on the specifics of the life of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan--the famous 'raider' of the Confederacy, see the Powerpoint under that name in the 'PROGRAM' section of this Blog in the column to the right.]

To view a PDF version of the poem, click "HERE."   Click "HERE" for the "WORD" version that contains a student vocabulary and content assessment and other short-answer questions. (These are easy and thus no answer key accompanies them.)

Some or all of the content from the Powerpoint along with the poem make a great "teaching combo!"

Children in the Civil War

Without doubt, children in the mid-nineteenth century matured much faster than children and teens today. This handout provides insight in the lives and contributions of only 7 such children in the Civil War. Together with the poster the SUVCW has provided on the same topic (see the post directly below this one), teachers can easily contrast the way of life for teens then and now. The two-page short biographies may also be accessed by clicking "HERE." 

Youth in the Civil War: Our Latest Poster

Today, when it appears American youth do not want to leave 'the nest' and parents are needed to provide shelter and support for their children well into their late 20s and early 30s, the idea that youth matured much more quickly in the Civil War era seems odd. To illustrate this, the SUVCW put together this poster to help educate today's public about the lives of extraordinary teens and young adults in the mid nineteenth century. 

   This poster is one of many being created by the Isaac Eaton Camp SUVCW to help remind today's audiences of the extraordinary patriotism and sacrifice of Erie County Civil War veterans. These posters are available tor school and public checkout or may be downloaded by anyone. For details, contact JSBovee@aol.com. (We hope to soon have a link to a file showcasing all current posters and how you can check them our or download them in full resolution.)