Last updated July 1, 2009
Mr.
Kash's History Page
Welcome to MrKash.com. I am a history teacher at Madison Middle School in North Hollywood, California. I have designed this website to be used by history students and teachers interested in exploring the Internet as part of their studies. Student projects, Internet assignments, and California Standards Test Prep for the 8th grade history have also been included. The site is frequently updated to highlight the celebrations and events of the month. I hope you enjoy yourself and learn something. Feel free to email me with comments and suggestions at jkash@mrkash.com.
July Holidays and Events
American Independence Day
On July
4, 1776, the members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration
of Independence. This act formally announced to the world that the United
States of America was now a free and independent country. From that day
forward,
the 4th of July has been a day of celebration in America. Learn more about
July 4th and the Declaration of Independence below.
Independence Day on the Net
Ben’s
Guide to the Declaration of Independence
The
Declartion of Independence - Read the complete text
of the Declaration
Eyewitness to History: Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence
First Women's Rights Convention
On April 19, 1848,
the first Women's Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York.
Led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott this convention
laid the groundwork for the women's rights movement and women getting the
right to vote. Learn more below.
The Seneca Falls Convention
Elizabeth Cady
Stanton’s Speech
Seneca Falls from the Library of Congress
The Declaration
of Sentiments
First Moon Walk
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on to
the surface of the moon. It was one of the most incredible events in human
history. Learn
more about
the
landing and the entire Apollo 11 Mission below.
The Moon Landing
"The Eagle has Landed"
On
this Day, July 20, 1969 – New York Times
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