Working in teams, students interpret historical maps, share key geographical and historical information, and plan strategies. The maps highlight developments such as the rise of cotton in the South, industrialization in the North, and the expansion of slavery to western states. Students can also use transportation routes such as the Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad as they plan their trips. With American History Inspirer, students learn to interpret historical maps while learning about important events and trends including western expansion, the Industrial Revolution, the antislavery movement, and state history. By using historical maps to solve problems, students see the importance of geography in early American history leading up to the Civil War.
Maps helps students visualize history.
Other titles in the Inspirer series titles include National Inspirer, International Inspirer, Europe Inspirer, and Africa Inspirer. The company's product line spans the K-12 curriculum in the areas of social studies, science, math, and language arts.