Debating the Documents: Lowell, The First Factory Town

This Debating the Documents workbook is based on a group of visual primary sources and a group of written primary sources. The sources in each group conflict with one another in some way. Students will learn how to compare and contrast primary sources by using activity sheets that carefully guide them in taking notes and answering questions. Overheads of all sources are included for use in class discussions. A final document-based question gives students a chance to use their knowledge to write a brief essay using all of the sources in the workbook.

The dream and the reality of America's first industrial community.