Local examples make the larger historical picture come alive.
As editor of the LaCrosse Daily Democrat, Pomeroy's spit-fire columns and satirical poetry seem harsh even by today's standards. The lesson plan and supporting materials, including the primary source documents, are available in pdf format. By using Adobe Reader you can easily download, view, and print selected sources for your class. If you do not have this tool, you can receive it free of charge from the Adobe web site .