"Coalorado:" The Ludlow Massacre
In this lesson, students will explore the history of the Ludlow Massacre through an online encyclopedia, through Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection, and the Collaborative Digitization Program. In particular, they will measure the impact of the strike on the miners, their families, Colorado and the nation. Students will develop their skills in using electronic databases and primary sources, both print and digitalized. They will critically analyze and question the content and the digitalized images.
