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Students will understand the impact that Federal Programs, such as the Federal Highway Act of 1956, had on the United States economy and society. Specifically, this lesson will address the impact that the construction of I-94 had on the St. Paul Rondo community.
Length of time needed: 1 class period (55 minutes)
This lesson was written by Andrew Brigger.
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This lesson plan can be downloaded to your computer as a PDF document. If you would like to edit this document for your classroom needs, go to the "Handouts and Materials" section and click on the corresponding link.
Source: Andrew Brigger
The following files can be downloaded to your computer:
Lesson Plan (Word document)
Map of St. Paul prior to the construction of I-94 (PDF document)
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956: Creating the Interstate System (PDF document)
Links:
Map of St. Paul/Interstate 94 (Google map)
Voices of Rondo: Primary source accounts of the Rondo neighborhood
Source: Andrew Brigger
