The tires connect to World War II and the usage of rubber. The military used rubber for engine belts, tires, etc. However, it was imported, and the Japanese & Germans were using these sources as well. This caused a demand for rubber as well as other resources. The American people limited their use of rubber and certain groceries so the military could do what they needed to do to win the war. Civilians limited car use and were issued coupons to buy certain amounts of food monthly.

-Why are women in the posters?
-Why are soldiers in the posters?
-What do you think these images are trying to tell people?
-Why do you think certain words were used?

Well, I was wrong about a gravestone or memorial for some type of battle..... I don't even know that boundary stones existed in the Washington DC area, but they do! These stones are known to be the oldest National Monuments in the United States .The 40 stone markers (which 36 of the originals still stand today) were set in place by President George Washington, Andrew Ellicott, and a free slave named Benjamin Banneker. 2/3 of the land came from Maryland and 1/3 from Virginia. This diamond shaped land became the new "Capital" of the United States, which would become the most powerful country in the world! It wasn't an easy task and the Federal Government had some say, and over years the boundy was changed, but the stones remain. Some are even in people's yards! I think the boundary stones connect to broader themes in 19th Century history such as economic change, political, demographic, and territorial transformations. This changed how Americans thought about themselves and the areas they were living in. It was a time of great optimism including everything from politics. social tensions, to different religions.The telegraph and railroad offered jobs and new ways for communication. It was definitely a time when people were separated into different social groups.

-Students can do research from different time periods and compare how they have changed, and why they have changed. They can make Venn Diagrams for comparisons and look for differences and similarities.
-Students can compare technology
-Students can compare jobs and requirements.
-Students can read stories, work cooperatively, and make personal connections.
-Students can discuss the how communication between others has changed.

In all honesty, I get so thrown off of topic after reading all the items. My head jumps around all over the place and I get so many different thoughts in my mind. But, I will have to say that porcelain had a huge influence on trading. It was first made in China and eventually over centuries and many "attempts" other countries found ways to produce it. Porcelain was a huge import from China as well as silk and tea. Eventually after a long while, the "porcelain fever" broke out in Europe and porcelain was being produced in large quantities and began making a lot of money. The American colonies were invested with the trading items as well. Not only was porcelain big with trading between countries it was used to drink tea from which was a huge fad in Europe and in other countries used as a necessity. Owning porcelain was a tangible sign of prestige and wealth. However, when the 7 Years War ended the American colonies and the British began bashing heads over "who's going to pay for the war." This issue started many protests/issues and King George III and his Parliament started taxing the American colonists on many items, so the American colonist boycotted British goods. This upset the King and brought on many, many issues between Britain and the American colonies. Such as the Boston Tea Party, No taxation without representation, slavery, colonial resistance, the Sons of Liberty, industrial revolution, etc... So... as you can see porcelain connects to many broader themes.

Hmm.. Well, of course I would have to talk to the Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists and get their opinions on how they feel things are. I would like to talk to the King and his Parliament. I'd also like to talk to the Indians, the French, and the slaves in the south. I need to hear everyone's opinion first before I can make my personal opinion or argument.
What I need to know...
-Differences living in colonies rather than in Britain
-What colonists did/ or did not do to help Indians.
-Why exactly the French was involved besides ownership of land.
-Why the King felt entitled to tax everyone. What were his feelings towards this?
-Why Patriots, Neutralists, and Loyalists felt they way they did
-How slaves felt
-Trade progression

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Mail connects to broader themes in 19th century history not only by telling personal stories, but it basically was the only means of communication throughout the country. There were no phones, televisions, or computers, so the Post Office was a central meeting places for towns/people to gather and discuss what was occurring throughout the country. Information from the Federal Government was delivered through newspapers, letters, ads, and posters, and word of mouth.
Themes connected to mail:
-Slavery was a big topic between the North and the South and caused a lot of tension.
-Some Postmasters refused to deliver mail due to pro-slavery and safety concerns.
-Mail delivery brought on Religious issues
-Mail delivery brought on Government debates regarding slavery. (Basically the government couldn't stop the institution of slavery.)
-Mail contributed to keeping slavery in southern states even after slaves were granted freedom (Advertisement increased the value of slaves.)

I think the resources helped enhance my prior understanding of the tensions surrounding states rights in the years leading up to the Civil War by showing different perspectives of individuals/groups in the Southern and Northern territories. It was interesting to read about a Northern's perception to slavery compared to a Southern's. Some saw slavery as an evil while the others saw it as a positive good. I think the mail system during this time ripped the communication system into two because some postmasters simply, did not delivering the mail due to their own beliefs or feelings. The mail system was instituted to bring everyone together, but I think it actually divided the country due to misconstrued/or withheld information.