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Description
Muslims and Islamic ideas were woven into the very fabric of American history during the time of the Civil War and the turn of the century. This textbook offers lessons and activities about Hi Jolly and the U.S.
Camel Corps was instrumental in paving the way for the continental railroad and connecting the continental United States. Students learn about how Qur'an was quoted on the Senate floor in an effort to end slavery, and about the lives of the Muslim soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
They also learn about the efforts of Alexander Russel Webb who was one of the first Anglo Americans to convert to Islam, the Tamale vendors who risked their lives to settle North Western U.S. territories, and the first American social societies that were influenced by Muslims.
They learn how each of these events and people contributed to the first Muslim communities and mosques.
Suitable for ages: 5th grade and higher
Camel Corps was instrumental in paving the way for the continental railroad and connecting the continental United States. Students learn about how Qur'an was quoted on the Senate floor in an effort to end slavery, and about the lives of the Muslim soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
They also learn about the efforts of Alexander Russel Webb who was one of the first Anglo Americans to convert to Islam, the Tamale vendors who risked their lives to settle North Western U.S. territories, and the first American social societies that were influenced by Muslims.
They learn how each of these events and people contributed to the first Muslim communities and mosques.
Suitable for ages: 5th grade and higher
