Chapter 4 - A Train Tour of the Northeast
peak - the top of a mountain
American Revolution - (1775) the war in which the American colonies won independence from Great Britain
canal - a ditch dug across land that often connects two waterways
lock - a water elevator used to raise and lower boats
American Revolution - (1775) the war in which the American colonies won independence from Great Britain
canal - a ditch dug across land that often connects two waterways
lock - a water elevator used to raise and lower boats
skyscraper - a very tall building
mass production - a way of making large quantities of products
Declaration of Independence - the document that declared the United States to be free from Great Britain
United States Constitution - a plan of government based on the idea of democracy, in which the people choose their leaders.
mill - a factory in which people make products out of raw materials
wage - a payment of money for work
mass production - a way of making large quantities of products
Declaration of Independence - the document that declared the United States to be free from Great Britain
United States Constitution - a plan of government based on the idea of democracy, in which the people choose their leaders.
mill - a factory in which people make products out of raw materials
wage - a payment of money for work
Click here to see how water powered the machines in factories.
Internet Connections
Lowell National Park
There are five steps in turning cotton into cloth. In the 1700s, all of these steps were done by hand. At the Lowell mills, these steps were done by machine. Visit this page at the Lowell National Park site to see the five steps and pictures of how they were done by hand and then by machine. Be sure to click on the Photos & Multimedia link on the left side of the page.
There are five steps in turning cotton into cloth. In the 1700s, all of these steps were done by hand. At the Lowell mills, these steps were done by machine. Visit this page at the Lowell National Park site to see the five steps and pictures of how they were done by hand and then by machine. Be sure to click on the Photos & Multimedia link on the left side of the page.
Whether you visit the Museum in person, or stop by online, Plimoth Plantation makes history fun! This section of the website is made for kids, with activities like coloring pages, a cool Thanksgiving online activity, and a place where you can learn to talk like a Pilgrim!
Watch some excerpts from Desperate Crossing--The Untold Story of the Mayflower, an excellent History Channel overview of the Mayflower journey. Part 1 explores the reasons and preparations for the journey. Part 2 shows what the voyage was like. Part 3 follows the lives of the pilgrims after the Mayflowers returns to England.
At this site you can find images of the original canal and photos of traces of the canal today. You can also see how a lock works, or click on an interactive map of the canal to see pictures of that area of the canal.
Bitter cold, dense fog, heavy snow, and record wind...6,288-foot Mount Washington is the home of the world’s worst weather...check out photos, webcams, current conditions or plan your visit.
Come walk on Boston's historic Trail! Welcome to the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, brick-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites — each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn about the brave people who shaped our nation. Discover the rich history of the American Revolution, as it began in Boston, where every step tells a story.
The Abiel Smith School was the first building in the nation built for the sole purpose of serving as a public school for black children. This historic space commemorates the history of African Americans from slavery through the abolitionist movement, with a focus on the quest for educational equality. Check out a slide show and learn more about this school here.