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Free high school british history homework
The Alliance System (WWI) Quick Read - 1 Page Reading with 3 Questions
This quick read goes over all of the major European alliances that occurred on the eve of World War I. It starts by explaining Otto von Bismarck's intent for making alliances in the 1870's. It covers the Three Emperor's League, the Dual Alliance, the Reinsurance Treaty, and the Triple Alliance. It then covers the Franco-Russian Military Convention, the Entente Cordiale, and the Triple Entente. It ends with a short discussion on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the system coming into
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8th - 12th
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Stonehenge Reading & Activities Sub Plan
This product features three articles on the history of Stonehenge and Britain's other stone circles and henges. Reading comprehension questions follow each article. There is also a crossword puzzle that reinforces the information found in the articles.This is perfect to keep handy in your emergency substitute folder for when you are out. A key is included. Just print and go!
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7th - 12th
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WWI Trench Warfare Video and Questions
This is a time stamped, open response video based question set. 11 questions, 12 minute video. Estimated completion time of 30-45 minutes if complete answers are being recorded. The link to the video is in the document (The Great War channel on Youtube). The video series is amazing and I have started building these open discussion sets to stimulate class discussion and open up time in class to dive deeper into topics of student choice. Please enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.
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9th - 12th
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Royal Proclamation of 1763
Issued by Parliament following the Seven Years war in the American colonies, the Royal Proclamation of 1763 may be considered a spark to the unrest that would evolve into the American Revolution. This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand the gravity of this Proclamation as seen through the eyes of the American colonists. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all aspects of a g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Comparing the French and American Revolutions Chart Worksheet
This free product is a simple, clean looking, compare and contrast chart to be used with comparing the French & American Revolutions. The back side has the chart while the front includes instructions as well as an exit ticket for the students to answer.
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6th - 12th
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Suffragette Movie Guide
This guide follows the movie as students watch. It can be used while they watch the movie or given as a short assignment at the end of the movie. The last two questions are essay questions and can be omitted or given to advanced classes. There are also questions that require outside research pertaining to the movie and the suffrage movement in general.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act of 1764 certainly may not have been as ‘sweet’ a deal for the colonists as it was for the British government! Have students take a deep dive into this Act to understand how it led to the American Revolution.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sir Gawain Shield Activity
Directions for students to make shield that represent their values. Pairs great with discussions of Sir Gawain's pentangle in Sir Gawain & the Green Knight. It is a simple activity that I use after the unit test.
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8th - 10th
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Renaissance and Reformation KIM Vocabulary Sheets
This document contains all the main terms a student needs to absolutely know for the AP European History exam for the Renaissance and Reformation. Of course there are more terms than these, but these are the ones they really should know. The terms are in a KIM vocabulary format, which I have found to be extremely successful in all of my classes. The first box is the key word, or term, the second is there they put their definition, or information. The final box is their memory clue. This is
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8th - 12th
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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765, notable for being the first direct, or ‘internal’ tax on the American colonies, is often credited for being the catalyst of revolution among the colonists.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all aspects of a government issued act so they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Video guide: The Industrial Revolution (BBC)
The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history, revolutionizing the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives all over the world. But was it really a happy coincidence that a handful of geniuses unleashed the fruits of their inventiveness on a grateful nation at roughly the same time? And if so why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or Germany or even the United States? Told with an international per
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Crash Course Questions: Railroad & the Industrial Revolution
Quick question guide to John Green's Crash Course video on the importance of the railroad during the Industrial Revolution. Keeps students engaged and focused while also focusing on how integral the steam engine and railroad was during the 19th century. Works great as a short homework assignment.
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month Remembrance Day Black Poppy Lesson KS3/GCSE (K6-12)
In this GCSE Lesson we examine the Black Poppy Rose, a symbol designed to recognise the contributions of African, Black, West Indian, Pacific Island and Indigenous communities to wars that date back to the 16th century.Attached is a document from the National Army Museum, which goes into detail on the contribution from people of colour in many wars and conflicts. It is followed by some quick comprehension questions and discussion points for your and your group, and extended writing exercises for
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6th - 12th
The Continental Gazette, 1770 - Boston Massacre
Film producer Robert Evans said it best, “There are three sides to every story: Your side, my side, and the truth. And no one is lying.” Nothing describes the events and aftermath of the Boston Massacre better.Although often overlooked when compared with the deadly altercation itself, the trials of Captain Preston and the soldiers of the 29th regiment establish a legacy that not only contribute to the colonies eventual revolt, but continue to reverberate in our justice system today. These trials
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Continental Gazette, 1766-1768 - Townshend Acts
The Townshend Act’s of 1767 - 1768 continued to heighten tensions between colonists and Parliament, as the idea of what it meant to be a free British citizen where again called into debate. This third edition of the Continental Gazette compiles primary source documents that will help students understand the reasons for continued unrest and protest over the Townshend Act’s in the colonies.Included in this edition:Resolutions from a Boston town hall meeting Excerpts from John Dickinson’s, “Letters
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Continental Gazette, 1773-1774 - The Boston Tea Party
Today, the Boston Tea Party is thought of as an incident isolated to the frustrations of Bostonians towards the Tea Act. Yet, the question of how to deal with tea shipments landed by the East-India Company in accordance with the act, was also examined in Charleston, Philadelphia, and New York. Although each city agreed the tea should not be landed, Boston’s decision to destroy the cargo spurred a varied response among colonists.This sixth edition of the Continental Gazette compiles primary sourc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
KING ARTHUR & MERLIN: A TALE OF TELEKINESIS: CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT #2
Merlin the wizard is up to his tricks again. He has the power of telekinesis! Two knights have been selected for a mission. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop.
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4th - 12th, Staff
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The Tea Act of 1773
The year is 1773, and after a short period of tranquility extending from the Townshend Duties and Boston Massacre, the colonies finally reach there “boiling point” (please excuse the tea pun). The Tea Act of 1773 rehashes the issues of “taxation without representation” and calls into question the role of private enterprise in the government.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Imperialism--Introductory Reading
This is a reading that gives students an introduction to the concept of Global Imperialism and begins to create the context of how European Powers expand their power.
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7th - 10th
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History Guided Reading - Social – Poverty & Marriage in Industrial Britain
History Guided Reading - This is from a Guided Reading Activity from a set of 24 that makes up 4 separate guided reading challenges designed for freshman to senior year students. Each extract is from one of the SPEARS topics (Social, Political, Economic, Armed Conflict, Religious and Science). All are available at www.wolseyacademy.com/reading Guided Reading is an activity in which students are given an extract (2-4 pages-ish) from a real history book. They have to read through it and annotate
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Primary Source Analysis - Scientific Revolution - Francis Bacon (1620)
This can work well as a class work or homework assignment on the Scientific Revolution. It includes the primary source document, questions of varying difficulty, and a helpful vocab list.
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10th
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9.0 Aus Curriculum Yr 9 History Achievement Standards & Content Descriptions
This document links the new achievement standard in Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum with the new content descriptions. See the colour coding to identify the links. Buy my new resource Year 9 Making a Nation V9 Australian Curriculum Exam Questions & Sources to use these questions and sources to either implement at your own school or edit to incorporate an existing exam you are already using.
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9th
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King George III Primary Source
Primary Source: short Essay written by King George III on Losing the United States during the Revolution with analysis questions
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8th - 12th
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The Revenue Act (Townshend Duties) of 1767
The Revenue Act of 1767, also known as the Townshend Duties, are the crux of the Townshend Acts. Passed alongside the Indemnity Act and Commissioner of Customs Act on June 29, these acts prolong the debate over colonial representation and would eventually spark the infamous Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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