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12th grade U.S. History handouts for Microsoft Word
Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Handout
This is a complete packet on the Louisiana Purchase, and the Lewis and Clark expedition, with attached question worksheet. Students color in a map of the Louisiana Purchase, read background information, and answer questions relating to it. Students also read about the Lewis and Clark expedition, and answer questions for that as well.
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6th - 12th
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Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet
What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheetSeries of 8 quotations about history and its importance. Students are required to analyze one of the quotations by answering a series of 5 critical thinking/analysis questions. They then compare their quote with their partner's and discuss the similarities and differences.Works well on the first or second day of school in any social studies class. What file comes with this product? What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet Word doc (for ea
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â First Days of School Worksheet Bundle
America The Story of Us: (Episode 2 - Revolution) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 2: Revolution of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in order. America The Story of Us: Episode 2 - RevolutionsEpisode Summary:July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. Offshore, more than 400 ships bristling with soldiers and guns are massing. It is the largest British invasion force until D-Day. America's 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world's leading superpow
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Analysis Activity (Top Seller!)
This activity uses higher level DOK questions to get students analyzing a one-page summary of the Articles of Confederation (summary is included). students can work on their own or cooperatively and the assignment can be classwork, homework, or both. This activity should lead to a robust discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of this important document. Aligned with Common Core Standards for document analysis.
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11th - 12th
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Dred Scott Decision Primary Source Analysis
This handout allows students to analyze the Dred Scott decision from two different perspectives. Students read and analyze primary sources about the results of the case and includes activity questions. Common Core friendly. Can be used in class or for homework.
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7th - 12th
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America Before Columbus (National Geographic) Video Assessment
These two video assessments will give you a good assessment tool as your students watch the documentary "America Before Columbus" by National Geographic © 2010. This film does a wonderful job of exhibiting the effects, on both sides, of the Columbian Exchange between the Old and New Worlds. These sheets work well as a guided note for viewing the film as well. The answer keys are included in this product.
The questions are in chronological order with the film.The entire video is approximately 9
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7th - 12th
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Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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World History: Avatar & Imperialism (Movie Guide)
Students complete this handout as they apply the concepts of imperialism to the Hollywood film, "Avatar." This is always a big hit with the kids...plus a nice "breather" for the teacher! The film questions are short answer prompts that require higher-order thinking. Questions relate to: link between industrialization and imperialism, motives for imperialism, colonial resistance to imperialism, and social darwinism. Some questions correspond w/ information (including page numbers) to McDougal-Lit
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7th - 12th
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Night by Elie Wiesel - Chapter 5-6 Close Reading / Style Analysis
Designed for an AP or pre-AP class (but easy to use for other levels as well), this assignment pushes students to examine Wiesel's language and style in order to gain an understanding of the function of diction, syntax, figurative language, and tone in his narrative. It includes carefully selected passages from the narrative and a series of guiding questions that explain to students how to perform the close reading.
Narrative of Frederick Douglass - Close Reading / Style Analysis by Paul Marti
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9th - 12th
Oversimplified World War II Video Part 1: Guided Questions
Great tool to use for your students to introduce or review the rise of Fascism and beginnings of World War II. Questions range DOK levels and check for quick understanding. Guided questions follow directly along with video. Students can answer independently, in groups, or done as a whole class.For links to videos please type in "hitler oversimplified" into youtube or use these links.WWII Oversimplified part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uk_6vfqwTALesson Length= 20-30 minutes
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â All Oversimplified American History Videos
#9 AMERICA THE STORY OF US BUST EPISODE VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Bust. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the Great Depression in the early 20th Century. Some topics covered include the bank crash, the Dust Bowl, the building of the Hoover Dam, the rise of Las Vegas, radio, Mount Rushmore, and Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling. It also briefly introduces events in Europe leadi
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7th - 12th
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Growing a Nation: History of American Agriculture WebQuest
This digital WebQuest activity hits the highlights of different eras in American history and agricultural development, introducing students to a broad overview of how agriculture and society have changed over time in the United States. This document includes a key for the activity. Based off the website Growing a Nation, a timeline of american agriculture.
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6th - 12th
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Progressive Era: The Horrors of Child Labor Reading and Questions
This is a 3 page reading describing the horrors of child labor between the 1700's and mid 1900's. It talks about hwy child labor was preferred to adult labor, immigrant/poor/orphaned children being used to work, their conditions and pay rates and the child labor laws that went into affect ending child labor in the US. There are picutres and political cartoons associated with child labor as well. There are also 5 higher order thinking questions to go along with the reading.
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7th - 12th
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Progressive Era: Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall Ring Reading and Questions
This document is a reading about how boss Tweed rose to power and the rest of his Tammany Hall friends. It talks about the state of New York City before he took office, the improvements he made to the government of the city, but also the corruption that took place. It explains how he made money and how muckrackers like Thomas Nast exposed him and sent him to jail. There are also 6 higher order thinking questions and tons of political cartoons about Tweed.
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7th - 12th
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Civil War Ken Burns Video Questions: All 9 Episodes - Over 200 Questions
Over 200 Questions (No answer key provided) of varying levels for all 9 Episodes for Ken Burns Civil War. Topics include Lincoln, Grant, Gettysburg, Sherman, Lee, Clara Barton, Shiloh, slavery, Battle of the Wilderness, and many more. There about 20-25 questions for each episode. About 20 percent of the questions are high level thinking/opinion/discussion type questions.Here are some examples of questions which are included:8. By 1860 how many people in America were slaves? 9. Who was William
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8th - 12th
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The Presidents - 1789-1825 Episode 1 The History Channel Video Guide Questions
The Presidents - 1789-1825 Episode 1 The History Channel Video Guide Questions
The Presidents is a History Channel documentary series that gives an entertaining and reasonable summary of the major impacts of each President of the United States. This is a great series to help supplement your American history curriculum.
This video guide is for the first episode of the series that discusses the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe.
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7th - 12th
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Patrick Henry "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech (Stamp Act)
Lesson comes with a brief background of Patrick Henry and his opposition to the Stamp Act. It has and Excerpt of Patrick Henry's Speech March 23, 1775: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" and questions for students to answer. Great primary source lesson.
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6th - 12th
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WW2 - Propaganda Analysis
Students will analyze propaganda posters from both Allied and Axis Powers during WW2. Focus questions are included as the activity.
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6th - 12th
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John Brown Raid on Harper's Ferry Primary Source Analysis
This handout has a passage with background information on the raid on Harper's Ferry. Also included are two primary sources (different perspectives) on John Brown and his actions. Students respond to questions based on the primary sources and are asked to cite textual evidence to support their response. Common Core friendly. Can be used in class or for homework!
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7th - 12th
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U.S. Citizenship Test
Citizenship Test with 30 questions from the old version of the United States citizenship test and answers. Two different versions of the test included. That is a total of 60 questions!Use as a diagnostic, an assessment, or just for fun. Extension suggestion: Have students take a blank copy of the test home to their parents/guardians and have students administer the test. Available BUNDLED with:Constitution JeopardySupreme Court & SchoolsOTHER PRODUCTS FOR TEACHING EARLY AMERICA:Three Bran
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â CONSTITUTION BUNDLE: materials for teaching early America
MISSOURI COMPROMISE: JEFFERSONS PREDICTION OF CIVIL WAR TO COME
This is a primary source activity. It is a letter from Thomas Jefferson to John Holmes about the future of the US and Jeffersons concern about slavery and the Missouri Compromise. Jefferson calls the Missouri Compromise and the extension of Slavery is
"like a fire bell in the night" Very good letter that predicts the Civil War to come. It has questions and a chart to analyze the document.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Walkout" Movie Study Guide & Answer Key
This is a study guide and answer key for the HBO films movie "Walkout" about the 1968 student walkouts in East L.A., a major event for the Chicano Movement. It is an excellent movie, and I use it in my American Studies class when we cover the Chicano Movement as part of our unit on the Civil Rights Movement. The kids love it because it is the true story of high school students who walked out of their schools in protest of the racial discrimination they faced. Very inspiring! The study guide cons
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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