TOPICS The "Topics" section uses selected documents to explore important themes in the history of Ann Arbor and t he Broadway Bridge area. Each topic includes a brief introduction and, in most instances, two or three subheadings to choose from. For example, the African-American Community includes the subheadings: Associations, the Underground Railroad, and Daily Life . Topics were designed for elementary, high school, and college teachers designing lesson plans and for high school and college students beginning research projects. Most of the "Topics" are written for students with at least a high school reading lev el, but some make extensive use of audio clips and photographs to engage the interest of younger learners. The documents linked to the "Topics" are also in the website "Archive," along with many other documents on a wide range of issues. Once you have tried the "Topics" we have provided, we encourage you to use the "Archive" to explore your interests. Please share your ideas with us in the "Teacher's Lounge" response board. Topics: Ann Arbor Parks The Huron River The Great Depression The Railroads of Ann Arbor The Second Baptist Church in Ann Arbor Sophia Pierce, Clair voyant and Healer, and Her Petition against the City African American Communities in Ann Arbor Native American History in Ann Arbor German Heritage in Ann Arbor

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