Module+2+-+Bethlehem

=Module 2= = The Bethlehem Area in 1776 = = =


 * Activity 2-A **


 * Take a look at this drawing below, which shows Bethlehem in 1757.
 * A View of Bethlehem

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 * Then take a look at this drawing, which shows Bethlehem in 1766.
 * Bethlehem, 1766
 * From these two drawings, can you figure out what kind of community this is? Do they tell you anything about the people and how they lived? What questions do you have?


 * Post your answers in your blog. Then respond to one of your classmate's posting by identifying one question that you have in common and why that question is important.**




 * Activity 2-B **

In your study of events leading up to the Revolutionary War, you read about some of the important men of that time. One of them, John Adams, eventually became second President of the United States. On a trip from Philadelphia to his home in Massachusetts, he happened upon "a curious and remarkable Town." Read his letters to his wife, Abigail Adams.

Letters from John Adams to Abigail Adams


 * Download the NARA Written Document Analysis Worksheet. Complete the worksheet and submit it to your teacher as an assignment.**


 * Activity 2-C **


 * Readings.** Do you have some questions about Bethlehem in 1776? You may find your answers here!


 * Bethlehem Digital History Project
 * The Planning of Bethlehem
 * The Sun Inn
 * [|A History of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1741-1892] by Joseph Levering, written in 1903. In public domain. Lots of reading, but you can search to find specific information by viewing as text, or by downloading a pdf version of the book.
 * Linernotes from The Flowering of Vocal Music in America, New World Records 80467, by Edward A. Berlin


 * Activity 2-D Moravian Music **

Moravian Music, an audio recording of an NPR show, 2003. A very interesting broadcast that includes music as well as historical facts. Listen and enjoy!

Moravian Hymnal from 1576

Was this sort of like sheet music? Notice the decorative nature of the music appearing in the hymnal.


 * In a short entry in your blog, use the SEA method to study these hymnal pages. **
 * 1) Scan
 * 2) Examine
 * 3) Analyze


 * Activity 2-E Riding with John Adams **

What would it have been like to ride with John Adams on the trip he describes in his letter to his wife?


 * Imagine that you traveled back in time and rode to Bethlehem with John Adams. Write a letter describing your visit. Use the resources in 2-C and 2-D to help you gather some extra facts.**


 * Post your letter in your blog. Comment on one of your classmates' blog postings by writing a short letter in reply.**

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