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Adventures in History Series: The Beginnings of Buffalo Industry
Description:
Author Robert Holder chronicles the beginnings of Buffalo industry from the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 through the early 20th century.

This pamphlet is one of twenty-seven volumes in the Adventures in WNY History Series, which were produced based on the collections and archives of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. The contents of the pamphlets, including the images, are copyrighted by the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. They can be used exclusively for educational purposes described under the federal copyright laws. Some original copies may be purchased from the museum shop.

This pamphlet is appropriate for students studying local and New York State history.

Author:
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Grade Level(s): 4, 7, 8, 11
Website(s):
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Bullet The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum Education - http://bechsed.nylearns.org/pdf/The_Beginning_of_Buffalo_Industry.pdf
Related Content: 
Adventures in History Series: Power The Gift of Niagara
Adventures in History Series: The Grand Canal New York’s First Thruway
Buffalo Timeline
Related Standards:
Bullet SS1.E.1A Students know the roots of American culture, its development from many different traditions, and the ways many people from a variety of groups and backgrounds played a role in creating it.
 
Bullet SS1.E.3A Students gather and organize information about the important accomplishments of individuals and groups, including Native American Indians, living in their neighborhoods and communities.
 
Bullet SS1.I.3D Students classify major developments into categories such as social, political, economic, geographic, technological, scientific, cultural, or religious.
 
Bullet SS1.C.3C Students prepare essays and oral reports about the important social, political, economic, scientific, technological, and cultural developments, issues, and events from New York State and United States history.
 

Submitted By:
Michael Horning, Educator
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