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March 21, 2005

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Babe Didrikson Zaharias
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/babezaharias1.htm

One of the best female athletes most people have never heard of was Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Her success in multiple sports astounded male sports-watchers and inspired women to take up sports in droves.

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Patrick Henry Utters Famous Phrase
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/patrickhenry.htm

On March 22, 1775, Patrick Henry gave a speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses that ended with the famous words "I know now what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." A great orator and passionate patriot, Henry was one of the leading figures of the American Revolution. Discover more about this famous man.

Maryland Colony Established
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/usstates/marylandhistory1.htm

On March 25, 1634, Lord Baltimore officially established the colony of Maryland. Settlers who came over on the Ark and the Dove settled in for a new way of life in a new land. Find out more about the making of the Maryland Colony.

Lewis & Clark See the Pacific Ocean
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/lewisandclark1.htm

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark glimpsed the Pacific Ocean for the first time on March 23, 1806. They had set out nearly three years earlier on a mapping expedition of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Follow along as these two brave men lead their exploration party further and further west in search of information and adventure.

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TV REVIEWS

Conquest of America
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/bookreviews/reviewconquestofamerica.htm

This is that rare documentary that succeeds on every level. It is divided into four one-hour segments: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Each segment focuses on the exploration and/or conquest of one part of what is now the United States. And each segment does what good history does: tell a story from beginning to end, adding in enough details to make the story compelling but not overloading the story or the viewer.

Also check out the fun Adventure game: http://www.electricartists.com/conquest.

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