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Native Americans dbqs
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity
Conquistadors: Why were the Spanish able to easily defeat the natives? A DBQ! 1:1 Google Compatible!This resource is included in my 13 Colonies Unit and my Mesoamerica Unit!Purchase either bundle and save over 25%!---------In this DBQ investigation, students will attempt to answer the overarching question:"What were the Spanish conquistadors able to so easily defeat the Natives of Central and South America?"Students will look at and analyze 5 different documents. Each primary source focuses on
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7th - 11th
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American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
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5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Native Americans Tribes Equity and Social Justice Resource
Native American Equity and Social Justice ResourceIn this resource supporting equality and equity for Native Americans, students better understand the culture of native people and debunk negative stereotypes by examining five current issues. Students examine why mascots of native people are offensive, the best way to properly address Native Americans, and, among others, how member status can change drastically based on one's tribal affiliation.This resource includes a paper in-class version and
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5th - 9th
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Lewis and Clark Louisiana Purchase Sacagawea Activity CSI Mystery of History
Explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase with this engaging investigation activity! This activity is perfect for lessons on American history and westward expansion, and encourages inquiry and historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Student detectives will
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5th - 10th
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John Smith and Powhatan Perspectives Activity
Looking for a way to teach students to consider different perspectives in order to understand history? This critical thinking activity is a great way for students to analyze primary source quotes in order to understand the changing relationship between the English settlers and the native peoples in Virginia.Students will:read background informationconsider and compare needs, wants, and goals of the English settlers and native peoplesread, compare, and analyze quotes from Captain John Smith and P
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
Causes of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Was the Primary Cause of the French and Indian War?In this 10-page DBQ, students will analyze 6 sources and answer questions to help them come to their own conclusion about the causes of the French and Indian War. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are new to this shift in social studies as well as provide a new spin on the process for those who are experienced! With this download, you will receive:a. Teacher's guide to DBQ
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ Inquiry | What was their relationship like?
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ | What was their relationship like?This Andrew Jackson and Cherokee lesson is included in the much larger Andrew Jackson Bundle, located here:Age of Jackson Bundle! 3 activities for Andrew Jackson! Engaging, Fun & Focused!----In this highly-engaging, primary source-based resource, students analyze the relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee people prior to the Trail of Tears. Students are guided through 6 primary source documents wh
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5th - 8th
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The Trail of Tears & Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning
The Trail of Tears and Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis takes students to a letter written by a U.S. soldier during the removal of the Cherokee natives in 1838. This is a first hand account describing how soldiers ripped people out of their homes and forced them to march over 2,000 miles, leaving 4,000 dead. Students then look at a political cartoon featuring President Jackson and the Cherokee and asks students to ponder why it is important to learn about “bad history” with the good. This
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Iroquois Document Based Question DBQ Distance Learning
PRINT and DIGITAL copies includedAre you looking for more ways to get your students writing in Social Studies class? DBQ essays are the perfect answer. They expose students to primary and secondary sources. Each document has scaffold questions to help guide the students. These essays are a great way to end a unit of study since they ask students to pull evidence from the documents and incorporate their own knowledge too. This resource requires no prep on your end and already to just PRINT a
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5th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Activity US History CSI Mystery Bundle
Explore the California Gold Rush, Oregon Trail, and Lewis and Clark Expedition with this this bundle of investigation activities! Make learning about American westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny fun and engaging. Your students will explore investigation case file activities with visuals and primary sources that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on westward expansion, American history, and more, this resource bundle makes history come to life!This
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5th - 10th
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Aztec Primary Source Worksheet/DBQ: Hernán Cortés Views Tenochtitlan
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Students will learn about the defenses, transportation system, and market places of Tenochtitlan. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source written by Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés. The worksheet includes eight questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native A
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
Lewis & Clark Bundle (map activity, comics, PPT, primary sources, games, & more)
This download includes all four of the following items at a bundle discount. Each can be downloaded separately as well...1 - Lewis and Clark Informational PowerPoint giving an overview of the Core of Discovery on the expedition (36 slides)2 - Lewis and Clark Comic Strip Activity: fun, highly visual & engaging 25-slide PPTThis series of PowerPoint slides allows students to follow along and create a 10-box comic strip highlighting the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It covers everything from the
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3rd - 8th
Native American Assimilation Boarding School Photograph Analysis Lesson
This lesson will challenge students to use historical detective skills to uncover the dark history behind one of the American governments darker policies: Native American assimilation. Students will learn the policy of assimilation with embedded clips and slides. From there, students watch a Hollywood portrayal of assimilation via TNT's "Into the West" drama. Students will then work collaboratively with over 10 photographs to complete a photograph analysis sheet which will be used to determine t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Lakota Sioux, Ghost Dance!
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Outstanding Analysis!This resource is included in the U.S. Imperialism Unit Bundle, located here!In this highly-engaging activity, students investigate six different sources to understand the conflict known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Students (either individually or as a collaborative learning opportunity) are provided six different source documents to uncover several overarching questions. Students will understand what happened at the Sta
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Primary Sources 6-Pack Print & Digital
Challenge your students to wonder why we study “westward expansion” and not “east-coming invasion”, by exploring the abhorrent arguments for America’s insatiable appetite for more land and the eloquence of those affected by words in this engaging primary source collection that asks, “How is such disrespect possible?”This 6-pack also comes in Google Slide format for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:Meriwether LewisA newspaper report on the Erie CanalMe
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8th - 11th
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Westward Expansion and Native Americans Source Investigation
This resource includes a source based lesson on Native American tribes on the Great Plains and how they were impacted by westward expansion. The Google Form includes 7 sets of sources and a total of 15 questions. The sources include maps, pictures, timelines, graphs, and a video. The questions are multiple-choice and open response. Topics Covered: -Native American vs. American use of the Buffalo and the impact of westward expansion on this resource -Conflict on the Great Plains: battles between
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5th - 9th
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American West DBQ (Westward Expansion)
Students will learn about the significant events in the American West. The DBQ contains primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*The assignment contains 10 documents and 33 questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: Transcontinental Railroad (Map) Chinese immigrants buildin
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5th - 11th
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Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle - Entralling Primary Source Accounts
Looking to increase student learning and engagement while saving money and energy? This Westward Expansion Reading Passage Bundle is for you!
Each reading passage includes a corresponding response worksheet. Two reading passages examine major events and ideas of Westward Expansion - Westward Expansion Reading Passage and The Impact of Westward Expansion on American Indians. The other four reading passages are gripping primary source reading passages that will bring the subject to life for stu
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5th - 10th
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Aztec and Cortes Primary Source Analysis | How did Cortes deceive the Aztecs?
Aztec and Cortes Primary Source Analysis | How did Cortes deceive the Aztecs?The Aztec primary source resource is also included as part of the much larger Mesoamerica Unit Bundle here!In this primary source-based resource, students analyze two documents to understand how Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors used deception to take advantage of and conquer the Aztec tribe. This resource is a great tool to show the true nature of New World colonization as these types of interactions were common. St
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5th - 8th
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Age of Discovery/ Exploration DBQ
This resource contains 6 primary source documents that students will analyze related to the Age of Discovery/ Exploration in North America! Documents include excerpts from letters written famous European explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Francisco Pizarro, Hernan Cortes and more!Students will then compose an extended response utilizing the documents in which they evaluate the overall European attitude toward Native Americans. Document-Based Questions are great for inquiry-based learning,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American History DBQ Bundle
Aztec, Inca, Maya, Native Americans Unit - DBQs and Slideshows!
Now Google ready and printable! Perfect for virtual, hybrid, and in-person classes!**************************************************************************************************************Suggested for grades 4-8**Looking for a complete unit to teach Indigenous Civilizations of the Americas? This is it! My standards-based unit contains everything you need to guide your students to a deeper understanding of how the civilizations of early North and South America expanded and advanced before
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4th - 8th
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Jackson Mock Trial: Did Bank Veto, Force Bill, & Indian Removal Abuse Fed Power?
Bring students to the center of your Advanced Placement United States History or secondary-level History classroom through an engaging mock trial debate activity regarding three key issues of Andrew Jackson's legacy as president. This lesson was designed around the redesign curriculum for APUSH Period 4 (Topic 4.8 objectives) as students will either defend or prosecute Jackson on the 1832 Bank Veto, Tariff of Abominations and Force Bill Controversy with South Carolina, and the Indian Removal Act
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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French and Indian War Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Learn about the causes of the French and Indian War, and its impacts on the road to the American Revolution with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of the French and Indian War, Native American alliances and impacts, the Albany Plan of Union, and more. Students will learn about the differences in French and British colonial management, and their relation
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5th - 10th
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