History Detective: First Strike!Lesson plan
How do individuals and communities fight an injustice? Objective 1) Students will analyze primary sources from the first wage workers strike in Pawtucket, RI. 2) Students will put together a timeline of important events surrounding the strike in May/June 1824. 3) Students will share what they have learned with classmates and compare findings. Background What would you do if you were asked to work one hour longer each day without additional pay? Would you stop working if you learned that you would be paid 25% less by your employer? In late May 1824, young women in Pawtucket, RI, were faced with Duration: 90 Minutes.