To keep track of time, many people used an almanac. Its elaborate tables of astronomical, seasonal, and religious events provided a useful way to mark time. And its directives on the proper time to do all manner of things from planting crops to celebrating holidays reflected the way many people organized their lives.

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national museum of american history: ontime: the almanac, almanac, almanacs and yearbooks

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)