"DVD bonus materials: Monument slide show ; Teacher's guide ; Blackline master quizzes ; Directions to monuments ; Plains National Monuments by date founded ; Plains National Monuments by state ; Plains National Monuments by president with biographies and pictures. Extra historical documents: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ; National Antiquities Act 1906 ; Homestead Act 1862 ; Archaeological Resources Protection Act"--Container. "Ambrose DVD." Hosted by: Bo Svenson.
Contents:
Vol. 1. Geologic wonders of the Northern Plains: Chapter 1: Devils Tower National Monument ; Chapter 2: Jewel Cave National Monument ; Chapter 3. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument -- Vol. 2. Sioux Indian Wars: Chapter 1: Pipestone National Monument ; Chapter 2: Little Bighorn Battle Site National Monument -- Vol. 3. Manifest destiny: Chapter 1: Scott's Bluff National Monument ; Chapter 2: Homestead National Monument -- Vol. 4. The Southern Plains: Chapter 1: Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument ; Chapter 2: Capulin Volcano National Monument ; Chapter 3: Fort Union National Monument.
Summary:
"In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt designated the nation's first National Monument and opened the door for all future Presidents to join him in his quest to recognize the diverse depth and breadth of this great nation. Roosevelt's purpose was to preserve significant parcels of American history and geology for future generations of Americans to experience. Hence forth, each National Monument has been designated by a sitting U.S. President as his personal memorial to areas that he deems should be preserved. Some National Monuments garner large budgets and staffs, others next to none. But every one of America's National Monuments tells part of the story of the America's glory"--Container cover insert.
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