The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair

The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair
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This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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The History and Significance of the Sedan Chair

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Introduction to Sedan Chairs
The use of sedan chairs in the 18th century

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What do you already know about sedan chairs in the 18th century?

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Civilian Type Chair
A sedan chair available for public hire, in contrast to privately owned chairs.

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Design and Hiring
The design and hiring of civilian sedan chairs

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Physical Demands on Chairmen
The physical demands on chairmen

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Ceremonial Use and Preservation
The ceremonial use and preservation of a Chatham Barracks sedan chair

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Restoration and Public Contribution
The restoration and public contribution to preserving the sedan chair

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Key Definitions
Sedan Chair: A form of 18th-century transport consisting of a chair enclosed in a box, carried by two chairmen.
Chairmen: Individuals responsible for carrying the sedan chair, requiring strength to bear heavy loads.
Chatham Barracks: A historical military installation where the featured sedan chair was used.
Civilian Type Chair: A sedan chair available for public hire, in contrast to privately owned chairs.
Restoration: The process of repairing and returning an object to its original condition, as done with the Chatham Barracks sedan chair.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 10 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 11 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 12 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.