Description 1860s: The International Exhibition Dive into the Modern History with 1860s: The International Exhibition! This comprehensive globally-centered interactive history lesson immerses learners in the people, events, and ideas that shaped decade of the 1860s, providing hands-on activities and engaging materials. This box is part of our Modern History Curriculum Series. What’s Inside 1860s: The International Exhibition? The International Exhibition of 1862, London: Learn about British Imperialism by exploring the countries represented at exhibition, and the goods that were on display. Trains & Steam Engines: Learn how steam power is created and applied on a large scale to move locomotives and ships carrying goods and people around the globe. The Whaling Industry: Explore the whaling industry and the opening of Japan through the story of Nakahama Manjiro, a young man who was shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and spent years working in the whaling industry off the coast of New England before returning to Japan. Reconstruction: Learn about the era immediately following the Civil War and discuss its successes and failures. Own Voices: The Fisk Jubilee Singers was, and still is, an all Black a cappella group that started in 1871. They have kept alive the spirituals and other music associated with their enslaved ancestors. In our YA Boxes: The Opium Wars: Learn the opium trade and how that affect nineteenth-century British imperialism The Art of the Exhibition and Realism: Learn about the traditional and accepted art displayed at the exhibition and how artists ushered in a new style as a reaction. Hands-On Activities: Learn to make bobbin lace Carve a scrimshaw-style key chain Build your own traffic light Why Choose 1860s: The International Exhibition? Rich Historical Content: Gain a global understanding of the events, ideas, and people that ushered in the modern era. Interactive Learning: Activities like crafting, tasting, and storytelling make history come alive for students. Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum offers a hands-on approach to exploring world history. The 1860s was a turning point in world history. This lesson provides a dynamic way to explore the influences of colonialism and industrial revolution on the modern era . Perfect for Homeschool Families Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, 1860s: The International Exhibition is a meaningful and engaging resource for studying this pivotal era. Discover the 1860s today and bring the beginning of the modern era to life!
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