The Land We Call New Hampshire
Learn about the land we call New Hampshire, as well as the first people who lived here. Discover the geography of the land and the traditions of the Abenaki people. How does the land and the climate impact how we live?
Unit Plans
Designed to complement the unit material provided on the student side of this website, unit plans offer educators more detailed knowledge and instructional guidance for the curriculum. Unit plans provide content overviews of the unit, relevant essential questions and unit-specific focus questions, vocab words, additional resources, and lessons plans.
An introductory lesson on using primary sources and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources can be found at the bottom of this page.
Colonization and Settlement
Explore the British settlement of New Hampshire. Find out what happened to both the Abenaki and the English when they came into contact with one another. Discover how the English claimed New Hampshire for their own and changed it. What were those first English settlements like?
Revolution and the New Nation
See why the people of New Hampshire rebelled against Great Britain and uncover the ways New Hampshire contributed to the American Revolution. When the revolution was over, the people needed to create a new government. What would your ideal government look like?
Unit 5
New Hampshire and the American Revolution
Stamp Act, Pine Tree Riot, John Stark, Battle of Bennington, patriots and loyalists
Unit 6
Establishing Government
State and federal constitutions, federalism
Unit 7
Building a State
Transportation, early industrialization, market economy, and a state identity
Expansion and Reform
Explore the big changes that occurred in New Hampshire between 1800 and the Civil War, especially with the development of the first factories and mills. How did people react to industrialization and the growing conflict between North and South that eventually led to the Civil War?
Industrial New Hampshire
Discover how New Hampshire became one of the biggest manufacturing centers in America. Factories brought thousands of immigrants to the state and led to the rise of cities. How did life change for the people of New Hampshire with spread of industry?
Wild and Beautiful New Hampshire
Learn how the Granite State’s natural beauty has drawn visitors since the early 19th century and inspired artists and authors. What do you think is the most beautiful or wildest spot in New Hampshire?
20th-Century New Hampshire
Explore how New Hampshire contributed to two world wars and survived the Great Depression. Discover the new industries that emerged in the 20th century and how New Hampshire helps Americans elect a president every four years. Is New Hampshire starting to look like the New Hampshire you know?
Modern New Hampshire
Investigate the New Hampshire of today. How are people’s lives in the Granite State different today from what they were long ago? What new businesses keep the state’s economy growing? Can you trace New Hampshire's traditions from the past to the present?
Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources
Guide students through an exploration of primary and secondary sources.