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Adventures in History Series: People of Our City and County
Description:
Author Stephen Gredel identifies the settlements and contributions of the different ethnic groups that laid the foundation for the rich multicultural community in Western New York.

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, 12
Website(s):
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Bullet The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum Education - http://bechsed.nylearns.org/pdf/People_of_our_City_and_County.pdf
Related Content: 
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.3A Students complete well-documented and historically accurate case studies about individuals and groups who represent different ethnic, national and religious groups, including Native American Indians, in New York State and the United States at different times in different locations.
 
Bullet SS1.I.3B Students gather and organize information about the important achievements and contributions of individuals and groups living in New York State and the United States.
 
Bullet SS1.C.3A Students compare and contrast the experience of different ethnic, national, and religious groups, including Native American Indians, in the United States, explaining their contributions to American society and culture.
 
Bullet SS1.C.4A Students analyze historical narratives about key events in New York State and United States history to identify the facts and evaluate the author’s perspectives.
 

Submitted By:
Michael Horning, Educator
NYLearns
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