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9th grade 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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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)
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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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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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!)
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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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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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)
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 Activity Analysis Worksheets
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from the Lewis & Clark, Andrew Jackson, the Cherokee, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:Meriwether LewisA newspaper report on the Erie CanalMexican observer in TexasAndrew JacksonThe CherokeeJohn O’SullivanThe effective HIPPOS framework directly targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historica
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
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 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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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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Native American and European Interactions during Colonization
Google Slides & Docs filesThis lesson that will help students to understand or review the interactions of Europeans and Native Americans during colonization. This information is important to review before beginning a U.S. History curriculum, so students have a historical frame of reference when learning about later interactions between U.S. government and Native Americans. In this lesson students will engage in several meaningful and engaging activities: Analyze of a timeline to identify reo
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonization Bundle
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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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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U.S. Westward Expansion - Opportunity or Oppression? Reading & Writing Activity
Interactive U.S. Westward Expansion lesson! This lesson has students decide if the American West during Manifest Destiny expansion was a place of opportunity or oppression for different groups, including homesteaders, cowboys, women, African Americans, Mexicans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. Students work in small groups (or independently) to learn about the experiences of these groups using secondary and primary sources. After completely a graphic organizer and a class discussion (o
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9th - 12th
The Requerimiento Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning Version
The Requerimiento Primary Source Analysis takes your students back to the Age of Exploration where the Requerimiento [Requirement] was written to be read aloud as an ultimatum to conquered natives in the Americas. It proclaimed the religious authority of the Pope over the entire world and dictated that the conquered peoples accept Spanish rule and Christian preaching or risk subjugation, enslavement, and death. Through the Requerimiento, students learn the true purpose of the Spanish and the jus
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Manifest Destiny & Effect on Native Americans | Document Based Activity
This is an entire lesson on the topic of Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny and the effect on the Native Americans. It includes a Power-point/Google Presentation AND an entire Document Based Activity with handouts!In this lesson your students will:1) Take notes from an 8 slide power-point (included) that gives them background info on the Native American Indians (Who were they, where did they live, what were their tribes/cultures like etc.)2) Students will examine multiple primary source excerpt
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8th - 11th
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Aztec and Mayan Primary Source Readings - Vocabulary, Imagery, Foreshadowing
This assignment gives students the opportunity to read a Mayan chant and an Aztec song that almost seem to predict the doom of their civilizations. Students will analyze the readings to determine theme, foreshadowing, mood, and word meanings.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North America
South America
Mesoamerica
Pyramid
Chichen Itza
Glyphs
Archaeology
History
Primary Sources
Writing
Reading Strategies
Vocabulary
Imager
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5th - 9th
The Massacre at Wounded Knee Primary Source Reading Passage (Print and Digital)
“We tried to run, but they shot us like we were buffalo. I know there are some good white people, but the soldiers must be mean to shoot children and women. Indian soldiers would not do that to white children.”This gripping NO PREP reading passage and response question worksheet will bring the atrocities of the Massacre at Wounded Knee to life for your students. The resource is available in print and digital formats! The passage summarizes key information about the massacre and includes primar
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Native American Assimilation Boarding Schools: Source-Based Activities/Project
The three-part lesson package will engage students as they will gain a deep understanding of the Native American perspective of forced assimilation after the Civil War. Students will come out of this lesson fully grasping the dark legacy U.S. Government assimilation policies. Furthermore, students will sharpen their source-analysis abilities and document-based question writing abilities through a Google Doc-guided research project. Part 1: Background/Context: Students learn about the change in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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