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By zachlowe1
On July 9, 2019
Bell Ringer: The White House Grounds
Description
This bellringer focuses on the history and changes to the area surrounding the Executive Mansion in Washington, D.C.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the White House grounds as they were shortly after the construction of the mansion.
- Describe President Jefferson's plan for the White House grounds. How is this plan similar to/different from today's traditional front and back yards?
- According to the clip, why was public access to the White House grounds reduced over time?
- Extension: Using the website below, review the current state of the White House grounds. How does today's iteration compare/contrast to President Jefferson's ideas from more than 200 years ago?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- First Family
- Landscape
- President Thomas Jefferson
- White House