Petition for a Fair Representation of African Americans at the World's Columbian Exposition.

Schamel, Wynell Burroughs; Blondo, Richard A.

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ERIC Number: EJ461849

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Petition for a Fair Representation of African Americans at the World's Columbian Exposition.

Schamel, Wynell Burroughs; Blondo, Richard A.

Social Education, v56 n6 p349-52 Oct 1992

Suggests a history lesson using a petition written by prominent African Americans objecting to the coverage of African Americans at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Explains that African-American citizens were largely ignored in the exhibits. Includes questions for class discussion, writing activities, a copy of the petition, and research ideas for students. (DK)

Descriptors: Black History, Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Ethnocentrism, History Instruction, Persuasive Discourse, Primary Sources, Secondary Education, Social History, United States History

Publication Type: Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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