History contains the stories of men, women and children. Biographies and personal histories add to the understanding of a time and place. The stories of women and minorities are often overlooked in history books.
Individuals are responsible for Utah's rich cultural and history.
Students will understand that the study of individuals can give glimpses of the life and times of the era. Students will experience personal histories. Student worksheet Teacher or students may wish to contact the Utah State Historical Society for pictures and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum that houses artifacts belonging to Susanna. Ask students to write about three personal experiences. First they will write about their earliest memory.