America after the Civil War:

Video Conference Content

FORMAT: Series of 10 – 15 minute interactive videoconference segments that are delivered on separate days. Content also available as a traditional 45-50 minute videoconference.

The Constitution Tested
Students will examine the John Rogers sculpture, Council of War (1866) and interact with museum educator in a question and answer session relating to the curriculum and the artwork.

Reconstruction
Students will examine the John Rogers sculpture, Taking the Oath (1866) and interact with museum educator in a question and answer session relating to the curriculum and the artwork.

Industrial Growth
Students will investigate and interpret E.L. Henry's painting, First Railroad Train on the Mohawk and Hudson, to understand the economic factors that contributed to industrial growth in the North and the impact of industrial growth in the North.

Robber Barons 
Students will examine the Walter Palmer portrait of Thomas Olcott entitled Library at Arbor Hill.  The Olcott portrait will provide them with a local case study of a successful entrepreneur during the age of industrialization.  How did Olcott earn his wealth?  How did Olcott use his wealth?

Industrial City
Students will view John Wilson's painting, View of State Street,  to evaluate the Albany as a case study of an industrial city at the turn of the century.  They will compare the Wilson painting from mid-century with the turn of the century photograph, View of State Street, Looking up from Broadway.